title: The treatment of complete rectal prolapse by graciloplasty.
abstract: The treatment of complete rectal prolapse by transposition of the gracilis muscles has been undertaken in 15 patients. It is a simple procedure which cures the prolapse and gives good functional results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery