A Case of Mucosal Prolapse Syndrome Associated with Complete Rectal Prolapse Treated by Transabdominal Proctopexy

• Published in: Yamaguchi Medical Journal Vol. 56; no. 6; pp. 211 - 215
• Main Authors: SUGA, Atsushi, TAKENAKA, Hiroaki, HIRATA, Ken, ORITA, Masahiko, MORITA, Nobuyoshi, HAMANO, Kimikazu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Yamaguchi University Medical Association 2007

A 65-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for melena and prolapse of the rectum. Blood tests revealed severe anemia. She often suffered severe protrusion of the rectum during and after defecation. Colonoscopy revealed swelling of the rectal mucosa, redness, and a polypoid elevation located 5-...