title: Rectal prolapse and intussusception.
abstract: Rectal prolapse continues to be problematic for both patients and surgeons alike, in part because of increased recurrence rates despite several well-described operations. Patients should be aware that although the prolapse will resolve with operative therapy, functional results may continue to be problematic. This article describes the recommended evaluation, role of adjunctive testing, and outcomes associated with both perineal and abdominal approaches.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040A Fitzsimmons Drive, Fort Lewis, WA 98431, USA.
authors.forename: Quinton
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Hatch
authors.forename: Scott R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Steele
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008365:Manometry; D060525:Pudendal Nerve; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh
keywords: Altemeier procedure; Delorme procedure; Internal intussusception; Perineal rectosigmoidectomy; Rectal prolapse; Rectopexy; Resection rectopexy; STARR