Altemeier Procedure for Complete Rectal Prolapse: An Operation for all Ages and its Long-Term Functional Outcomes

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term functional outcomes in patients treated by Altemeier's procedure for complete rectal prolapse.

Keywords

• Altemeier procedure
• complete rectal prolapse
• perineal rectosigmoidectomy
• levatorplasty
• fecal incontinence
• constipation