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Altemeier operation associated with dynamic graciloplasty: a case report

Authors: Massimo Mongardini, Roberto Paolo Iachetta, Alessandra Cola, Eleonora Degli Effetti, Filippo Custureri

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

More than 80% of patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse have co-existing fecal incontinence. Choosing the ideal surgical strategy is always a difficult task. We combined an Altemeier rectosigmoid resection with anal dynamic graciloplasty to provide a functional neosphincter. We found no published reports describing this surgical association.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 72-year-old Caucasian woman with full-thickness rectal prolapse associated with fecal incontinence from severe neuromuscular damage.

Conclusion

Combined dynamic graciloplasty and an Altemeier operation could be a valid therapeutic option in patients with severe rectal prolapse with fecal incontinence from severe neurogenic damage.

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Title: Altemeier operation associated with dynamic graciloplasty: a case report
Authors: Massimo Mongardini
Roberto Paolo Iachetta
Alessandra Cola
Eleonora Degli Effetti
Filippo Custureri
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-9317

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Altemeier operation associated with dynamic graciloplasty: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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