Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: stopping the prolapse heals the ulceration.

The solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is an uncommon condition in which a benign ulceration area develops in the rectum. There is evidence that the solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is associated with rectal prolapse either overt or occult. The place of surgery in the management of this condition is not yet clearly defined. The Authors report a case where the patient was managed surgically because of persistent severe complications. This case confirms that stopping even occult prolapse may lead to rapid healing of the solitary rectal ulcer.