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Rectal prolapse repair - series: Aftercare

Rectal prolapse repair - seriesIllustrations:

Normal anatomy

Indications

Procedure

Aftercare

The surgery is usually effective in repairing the prolapse. The long-term prognosis is excellent.

Usually only 1 or 2 days of hospitalization is all that is required. Expect complete recovery within 4 weeks.

Update Date: 6/7/2006

Updated by: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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