Rectal prolapse Flashcards
1
Q
MC reason of rectal prolapse
2nd MC
A
chronic constipation
acute diarrhea
2
Q
what dx you should r/o with rectal prolapse?
A
CF
3
Q
Rx options of rectal prolapse
A
manual reduction
treat underlying cause
4
Q
Rx of persistent rectal prolapse?
A
Injection of sclerosing agent:
D50W 1cc/kg
Hypertonic saline
Phenol in oil
If above fails–>surgical intervention