Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for faecal incontinence: equivalent benefit is seen in internal and external rectal prolapse.

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An external rectal prolapse (ERP) is often associated with faecal incontinence, and surgery is the recommended therapy. It has been suggested that correction of a high grade internal rectal prolapse (HIRP) is also worthwhile for patients with faecal incontinence. The aim of the present study is to compare the results of laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR) in patients with faecal incontinence associated with either an ERP or a HIRP.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J. Gastrointest. Surg.

Title: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Publisher: Springer Nature America, Inc

ISSN (Electronic): 1873-4626

ISSN (Print): 1091-255X

Publication date (Electronic): Mar 2015

Volume: 19

Issue: 3

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[1 ] Oxford Pelvic Floor Centre, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK.

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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2696-9

PubMed ID: 25412861

SO-VID: a26b4d95-75df-443e-b0f6-e77ae536e58e

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