Altemeier rectosigmoidectomy for strangulated rectal prolapse.
J Nepal Health Res Counc
; 9(2): 189-91, 2011 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-22929852
ABSTRACT
A 70 year old gentleman presented in the emergency department of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal with strangulated complete rectal prolapse. After complete evaluation and necessary investigations, patient underwent Altemeier perineal rectosigmoidectomy and had an uneventful recovery. This case report tries to highlight the importance of Altemeier procedure as the only option for managing rectal prolapse when patients present with incarceration or strangulation of the prolapsed rectum with very good outcome.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Reto
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Colo Sigmoide
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Prolapso Retal
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article