Groff D B, Nagaraj H S
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky.
Am J Surg. 1990 Nov;160(5):531-2. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9610(05)81022-0.
Rectal prolapse that is intractable to the usual medical therapy was successfully managed without significant complications in 10 patients by simple subcutaneous encirclement of the anus with a heavy nonabsorbable suture, which was in place until the suture was removed or broke after 4 to 6 months. Four patients required two sutures and one needed a third insertion. Since this procedure is simple, has no serious complications, and controls rectal prolapse, it is recommended as the preferred initial surgical treatment of this condition.
