Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
                                                   Official journal of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons                           
Year : 1997  |  Volume : 2  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 26--29

Button-pent fixation for rectal prolapse- A new operative technique.


DS Rao, KV Rao 
 Department of Pediatric Surgery, King George Hospital, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam-530001,

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DS Rao
Department of Pediatric Surgery, King George Hospital, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam-530001

ABSTRACT: A new operation that has been found effective in the treatment of frequently recurring rectal prolapse in children is described. It involves fixing the mucosa to the lateral walls of the anal canal with buttons. The technique is safe, simple and effective for both mucosal prolapse and full thickness rectal prolapse. It is free from major complications. The controversy surrounding the predisposing factors, the nature of the prolapse and the various suggested treatment are highlighted.


How to cite this article:
Rao D, Rao K. Button-pent fixation for rectal prolapse- A new operative technique. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 1997;2:26-29


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Rao D, Rao K. Button-pent fixation for rectal prolapse- A new operative technique. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg [serial online] 1997 [cited 2013 Jun 20 ];2:26-29
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