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Surgical Management of Rectal Prolapse in Infants and Children

Payam Saadai1,2, A Francois Trappey3, Jacob L Langer4

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, California, United States.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie
|September 13, 2020
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Pediatric rectal prolapse often resolves spontaneously, but some children require intervention. This review covers causes, medical treatments, and surgical options for persistent pediatric rectal prolapse.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Rectal prolapse in children, particularly infants, frequently resolves without intervention.
  • A subset of pediatric patients experience persistent symptoms requiring medical or surgical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of rectal prolapse in pediatric patients.
  • To discuss current medical and surgical treatment options and their outcomes.
  • To identify areas for future research in pediatric rectal prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric rectal prolapse.
  • Analysis of medical and surgical intervention strategies.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes and efficacy.

Main Results:

  • While most cases resolve spontaneously or with constipation management, surgical intervention is sometimes necessary.
  • Various surgical techniques exist, but consensus on the optimal approach is lacking.
  • Outcomes vary depending on the chosen intervention and patient factors.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of pediatric rectal prolapse requires a tailored approach.
  • Further research is needed to establish standardized surgical protocols and improve patient outcomes.

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