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Rectal prolapse
What this rectal prolapse contradiction for surgery mean?
Does this mean that surgery is not the option for complete rectal prolapse.
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Surgery is the only option for complete rectal prolapse with various procedures available
It all depends on the grade and patient factors like age and other associated condition
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u need to consult a surgeon for examination and evaluation for specific management
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Rectal prolapse is prolapse of a part of or complete prolapse of the rectal mucosa .
Rectal prolapse can be of various degrees and can occur due to different causes and may end up in many complications.
If it is not treated it may end up forming an ulcer to start with and other complication .
The pic you have shared here must be a part of a study which is discussing a criteria which they considered for research it's not a part of standard treatment protocol
It's best to get operated by a colorectal surgeon it may be contraindicated If the patient is very old or can't tolerate the procedure
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