Altemeier procedure for complete rectal prolapse - a video vignette.
2020
G Gallo, and
D Cuccurullo, and
E Stratta, and
A Realis Luc, and
G Clerico, and
M Trompetto
Department of Colorectal Surgery, S. Rita Clinic, Vercelli, Italy.
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D012005
Rectal Prolapse
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.
Anus Prolapse,Anus Prolapses,Prolapse, Anus,Prolapse, Rectal,Prolapses, Anus,Prolapses, Rectal,Rectal Prolapses
D012007
Rectum
The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANAL CANAL.
Rectums
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012809
Colon, Sigmoid
A segment of the COLON between the RECTUM and the descending colon.
Sigmoid,Sigmoid Colon
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