Altemeier for Rectal Prolapse: A Case Report
Sanjay Kumar Kalasua
*
Department of General Surgery, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, India.
Yamuna P. Meena
Department of General Surgery, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, India.
Bheru Singh Hariyawat
Department of General Surgery, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, India.
Rajesh Kumar Rathore
Department of General Surgery, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, India.
Prem Shankar Meena
Department of General Surgery, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Rectal prolapse presents a challenging clinical scenario, particularly in cases of long-segment prolapse. This report discusses a case of a 56-year-old male with a 10 cm long segment rectal prolapse and fecal incontinence. Despite failed manual reduction, surgical intervention via the Altemeier procedure was successful, leading to a smooth recovery without complications during the one-month follow-up. The case underscores the efficacy of the Altemeier technique in managing rectal prolapse, particularly for long-segment cases, with its low complication and recurrence rates.
Keywords: Rectal prolapse, altemeier procedures, surgical interventions, colonoscopy