Rectal Prolapse Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
protruding mucosal mass from anus
usually during/due to defecation
2
Q
what are different kinds
A
can be partial (anterior mucosal prolapse) or complete (full thickness)
3
Q
what are symptoms
A
loss of anal tone
bleeding, mucus stools
4
Q
how is it treated
A
nothing if asymptomatic
stool softener
surgery (most cant cope with this so usually bulking agent and education on manual reduction)
5
Q
what surgeries can potentially be performed
A
delormes procedure
perineal rectopexy
abdominal rectopexy
anterior resection
