Complete Rectal Prolapse

Abstract

Background and Objective: There are many treatment modalities in managing complete rectal prolapse (CRP) current study present simple technique of cauterization plication operation in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse. Methods: The study include 30 patients present with CRP their mean age (74.3 ± 4.6), 19 females and 11 males. With the patient under- general anesthesia in litliotomy position the proolapsed rectum pulled outside the anal canal, the mucosa was cauterized, the muscle layer was plicated by 2/0 dixon suture. Posterior levtorplasty were done in 10 adult patients when it is indicated. Results: The postoperative follow up was 12-24 months. Six had postoperative mucosal prolapse and two had recurrence 5 months after operation. Fecal impaction, stricture and fistula formation were not encountered. Conclusion: The cauterization - plication operation is a simple and easy operation fix the treatment of CKP. It gave satisfactory results with minimal complications.