Total abdominal colectomy--indications and post-operative function.
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Transabdominal proctopexy (Ripstein procedure) for correction of massive rectal prolapse has greatly simplified the complicated problem of managing procidentia. The operation secures the rectum into the hollow of the sacrum by a Teflon sling. This restores and maintains the normal posterior curve of the rectum and prevents intussusception with subsequent prolapse. There has been no recurrence of rectal prolapse and no mortality in 36 patients, half of whom have been followed from five to ten years. Posterior proctopexy is a simple, safe and effective operation to repair massive rectal prolapse.
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