How to do an Altemeier perineal rectosigmoidectomy for full-thickness rectal prolapse.

Here, we offer a step-by-step description of the technique for an Altemeier perineal rectosigmoidectomy, which is our institution's preferred perineal approach for patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse. This article is supplemented by a series of high-quality clinical images that are available in Figs S1-S11. The principles of this technique are to excise the rectal prolapse and improve structural support of the pelvic floor. © 2021 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

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Shinichiro Sakata, Nicholas P McKenna, Ahmed Allawi, Anne-Lise D D'Angelo, Heidi K Chua, Eric J Dozois. How to do an Altemeier perineal rectosigmoidectomy for full-thickness rectal prolapse. ANZ journal of surgery. 2021 May;91(5):1019-1020

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