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Rectal Prolapse
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Key Points
  • Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the rectum protrudes through the anus, usually due to tenesmus
    • Diarrhoea, urinary obstruction and constipation are common causes of tenesmus
  • Before starting treatment, always assess the viability of the prolapsed tissue
  • If the tissue is viable, manual reduction and a purse-string suture placement can be performed
  • If there is any non-viable tissue, resection and anastomosis is recommended
    • Colopexy can be considered in chronic or recurrent cases
Differential Diagnoses
  1. Rectal intussusception
  2. Rectal or perianal neoplasia
  3. Rectal polyp
  4. Perineal hernia
  5. Anal sac disease
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