Rectal Prolapse

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

protruding mucosal mass from anus

usually during/due to defecation

Question 2

what are different kinds

Answer 2

can be partial (anterior mucosal prolapse) or complete (full thickness)

Question 3

what are symptoms

Answer 3

loss of anal tone

bleeding, mucus stools

Question 4

how is it treated

Answer 4

nothing if asymptomatic
stool softener
surgery (most cant cope with this so usually bulking agent and education on manual reduction)

Question 5

what surgeries can potentially be performed

Answer 5

delormes procedure
perineal rectopexy
abdominal rectopexy
anterior resection