proctopexy
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Indications
- severe rectal prolapse
Procedure
- removal of the sigmoid colon (partial colectomy)
- sewing of the rectum to the sacrum
More general terms
References
- ↑ Brigham and Women's Hospital Proctopexy for Rectal Prolapse http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/surgery/services/generalsurg/specproc/proctopexy.aspx