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Contour Transtar in true rectal prolapse
Background:
A new device, the CCS-30 Contour Transtar, was recently launched for the treatment of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).
Objectives:
To evaluate the efficacy of the Contour Transtar in resection of true rectal prolapse in relation to age and concomitant urogynecologic procedures.
Methods:
During a 50 (median) month period 15 women with rectal prolapse of ≥ 5 cm and complaints of obstructed defecation underwent perineal resection of rectal prolapse with the Contour Transtar.
Results:
In 3 of the 15 patients (20%) rectal prolapse recurred. Amelioration of ODS symptoms and improved continence were noted in 82% and 75%, respectively, following surgery.
Conclusions:
The Contour Transtar procedure for full-thickness rectal prolapse is a safe and promising procedure and is likely suitable for elderly poor risk patients.
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