Which Is Better: Perineal Or Abdominal Rectal Prolapse Surgery?
Health Encyclopedia: Rectal Prolapse Repair
This procedure is surgery to repair a
Description
Rectal prolapse may be partial, involving only the
Rectal prolapse in infants often gets better on its own and does not require surgery. Children with
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Rectal prolapse repair
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