title: The Altemeier procedure using biologic mesh.
abstract: Transperineal rectosigmoidectomy is a relatively safe operation for the treatment of rectal prolapse; however, it carries a high rate of recurrence. The use of biologic mesh to buttress the repair and support the pelvic floor muscles may decrease the rate of recurrence. The technique for performing an Altemeier procedure with biologic mesh is described.
authors.affiliation: Florida Hospital, Winter Park, Orlando, FL, USA. atallah@post.harvard.edu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Atallah
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Albert
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: deBeche-Adams
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Larach
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000601:surgery*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013997:Time Factors
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