Rectal prolapse

Question 1

MC reason of rectal prolapse
2nd MC

Answer 1

chronic constipation
acute diarrhea

Question 2

what dx you should r/o with rectal prolapse?

Answer 2

CF

Question 3

Rx options of rectal prolapse

Answer 3

manual reduction
treat underlying cause

Question 4

Rx of persistent rectal prolapse?

Answer 4

Injection of sclerosing agent:
D50W 1cc/kg
Hypertonic saline
Phenol in oil
If above fails–>surgical intervention