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The occult rectal prolapse syndrome

C M White, J M Findlay, J J Price

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Occult rectal prolapse, a challenging diagnosis in young adults, presents with symptoms like tenesmus and rectal bleeding. Early recognition through characteristic rectal changes aids diagnosis and effective treatment, relieving symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Colorectal Surgery

    Background:

    • Occult rectal prolapse is a diagnostic challenge, particularly in young adults.
    • Symptoms include tenesmus, rectal bleeding, and mucus discharge, often linked to constipation and straining.
    • Delayed diagnosis is common due to difficulties in demonstrating the prolapse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of occult rectal prolapse in young adults.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing characteristic clinical signs for timely diagnosis.
    • To underscore the effectiveness of treatment in symptom resolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical examination findings in patients with occult rectal prolapse were reviewed.
    • Characteristic rectal changes indicative of prolapse were identified.

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  • The diagnostic utility of clinical signs was assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Occult rectal prolapse presents with specific, yet often overlooked, rectal changes on examination.
    • These characteristic changes serve as crucial alerts for clinicians.
    • The difficulty in visually demonstrating the prolapse contributes to diagnostic delays.

    Conclusions:

    • Characteristic rectal changes on clinical examination are key to diagnosing occult rectal prolapse.
    • Prompt recognition and treatment of rectal prolapse alleviate associated symptoms.
    • Increased clinician awareness can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.