A novel minimally invasive procedure for the management of anterior external and posterior internal mucosal prolapse is described. The operation, carried out via a transanal route, consists of a partial prolapsectomy and a mucosal proctopexy. Out of six patients, one had severe postoperative bleeding and one had a recurrence of internal prolapse and obstructed defecation. Three patients had pelvic floor rehabilitation for associated dysfunctions. The advantage of the operation is that a circumferential anastomosis is avoided, thus decreasing the risk of dehiscence, and only a short sphincter dilation is required. Moreover, the procedure has very little effect on the rectal reservoir, thus preventing fecal urgency. No reintervention was needed, and almost all patients were cured after 2 years.
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Pescatori LC, Busuito G, Pescatori M. Are you the author?
Coloproctology Unit, Parioli Clinic, Via F. Giordano, 8-00197, Rome, Italy.
Reference: Tech Coloproctol. 2014 May 8. Epub ahead of print.
doi: 10.1007/s10151-014-1155-7
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PMID: 24848527
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