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The Altemeier Procedure for Strangulated Rectal Prolapse: A Case Report

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  • Amal Hajri

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

  • Karim Yaqine

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

  • Saad Rifki El Jai

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

  • Rachid Boufettal

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

  • Driss Errguibi

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

  • Farid Chehab

    (Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco.)

Abstract

Rectal prolapse is the complete protrusion of the rectum through the anal canal. It is most common in elderly people, but can rarely occur at any age, the strangulated rectal prolapse is a rare complication. We report the case of a 78-year old men who underwent emergency surgery for strangulated rectal prolapse. Emergency perineal rectosigmoidectomy (Altemeier repair) was performed with simple outcome. This case highlights the importance of Altemeier’s procedure in the face of a strangulated rectal prolapse in an emergency situation.

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  • Amal Hajri & Karim Yaqine & Saad Rifki El Jai & Rachid Boufettal & Driss Errguibi & Farid Chehab, 2020. "The Altemeier Procedure for Strangulated Rectal Prolapse: A Case Report," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(2), March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:2:y:2020:i:2:id:40207
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2020.2.2.207
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