Rectal prolapse causes significant discomfort because of the sensation of the prolapse itself, the mucus that it secretes, and because it tends to stretch the anal sphincters and cause incontinence. Treatment is primarily surgical; however, there are different opinions about which type of surgical repair is best. The authors of this Review discuss the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, evaluation and surgical management of rectal prolapse.
- Eric L Marderstein
- Conor P Delaney
