Rectal prolapse

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]

Rectal prolapse
ICD-10	K62.3
ICD-9	569.1
OMIM	176780
DiseasesDB	11189
MeSH	D012005

Synonyms and Keywords: Protrusion of rectum, Prolapse of rectum

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Abdominal X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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Case #1