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Rectal prolapse is full-thickness protrusion of the concentric rings of the rectum through the anal canal. Rectal prolapse can occur in isolation or in combination with multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse. A combination of history, physical exam, and pelvic floor testing can determine the goals of treatment and help in planning the surgical repair. A single best surgical repair for rectal prolapse has not been identified, and choosing the optimal surgical repair for a patient can involve many factors. This chapter outlines both perineal and abdominal approaches to surgical treatment of rectal prolapse.

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Murphy, M., Vogler, S.A. (2022). Rectal Prolapse. In: Steele, S.R., Hull, T.L., Hyman, N., Maykel, J.A., Read, T.E., Whitlow, C.B. (eds) The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66049-9_60

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