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Rectal prolapse in children.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum

|July 1, 1985

Summary

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Rectal prolapse in children is rare in Western nations. Treatment is typically supportive, with surgery reserved for severe, intractable cases using safe, low-morbidity procedures.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Gastroenterology

Background:

Rectal prolapse is an uncommon condition in children, particularly in Western countries.
Management strategies range from conservative to surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the treatment approaches for pediatric rectal prolapse.
To highlight surgical options for intractable cases.

Main Methods:

Review of current treatment guidelines and surgical techniques for rectal prolapse in pediatric patients.
Analysis of limited surgical procedures with low morbidity.

Main Results:

Conservative management is the primary approach for most pediatric rectal prolapse cases.
Surgery is indicated for persistent or severe rectal prolapse.

Conclusions:

Surgical intervention for pediatric rectal prolapse should involve procedures with a low risk of complications.
Recommended surgical options include anal encirclement, presacral packing, sclerosing injection, and linear rectal cauterization.