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Surgical intervention for adult patients with rectal prolapse

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This review describes the pathogenesis, diagnosis, preoperative testing, and surgical decision making involved in the management of full-thickness rectal protrusion in adults. Historic and current procedures are described in detail. No one procedure is favored over others, and selection depends on the individual characteristics of the patient.

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Wu, J.S., Fazio, V.W. Surgical intervention for adult patients with rectal prolapse. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 5, 425–430 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-003-0057-z

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