| Literature DB >> 23449032 |
John Cullen1, Jorge M Rosselli, Brooke H Gurland.
Abstract
Ventral rectopexy has gained popularity in Europe to treat full-thickness rectal external and internal prolapse. This procedure has been shown to achieve acceptable anatomic results with low recurrence rates, few complications, and improvements of both constipation and fecal incontinence. The authors review the principles, techniques, and outcomes of ventral rectopexy.Entities:
Keywords: anterior ventral rectopexy; rectal prolapse
Year: 2012 PMID: 23449032 PMCID: PMC3348728 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1301757
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681