Journal article
Rectal Procidentia: Diagnosis and Management
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America, v 16(1)
2006
PMID: 16546033
Abstract
Rectal prolapse or procidentia is a common condition with detrimental effects on continence and social function. One of the most devastating complications for patients suffering from this disorder is fecal incontinence. The psychologic trauma these patients experience can be debilitating. This article provides an overview of rectal procidentia, including a review of the symptomatic presentation, etiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Details
- Title
- Rectal Procidentia: Diagnosis and Management
- Creators
- Elisa A. Stein - Drexel UniversityDavid E. Stein - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America, v 16(1)
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33646834445
- Other Identifier
- 991019173779704721