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Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Published on: April 17, 2019
[Intussusception and Rectal Prolapse: A Common Cause for Defecation Disorders]
Raffaele Galli1, Robert Rosenberg1, Sebastian Lamm1
1Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Kantonsspital Baselland, Liestal, Schweiz.
Introduction:
A rectal prolapse is mainly a disease of the elderly population, occurring more frequently among women. The medical practitioner has an important role in the recognition and initiation of therapy for rectal prolapse. Appropriate therapy can have an important impact on symptom reduction and healthcare resources. Surgical therapy includes perineal or transabdominal surgery, with increasing use of minimally invasive techniques such as mesh rectopexy. This operation is indicated and feasible regardless of age. The management of the rectal prolapse in specialized pelvic floor centres with interdisciplinary expertise for diagnosis and therapy is recommended.
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