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Rectal prolapse after oral cathartics.

A M Korkis1, P F Miskovitz, R W Yurt

  • 1Division of Digestive Diseases, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY 10021-4885.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|June 1, 1992
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Complete rectal prolapse, a rare condition, may be triggered by oral laxatives used for bowel preparation. This previously unreported complication highlights potential risks associated with routine diagnostic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Complete rectal prolapse (procidentia) is an uncommon condition with poorly understood causes.
  • Bowel preparation using oral cathartics is a common procedure for diagnostic studies.

Observation:

  • Two patients developed complete rectal prolapse after ingesting oral cathartics for diagnostic bowel preparation.
  • These cases occurred a decade apart, suggesting a potential, albeit rare, link.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported instance of cathartic-induced complete rectal prolapse in medical literature.
  • The findings suggest oral cathartics may precipitate rectal prolapse in susceptible individuals.

Implications:

  • Highlights a potential iatrogenic cause for complete rectal prolapse.

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  • Underscores the need for careful patient selection and consideration of alternative bowel preparation methods.
  • Emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing this rare complication.