Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum slips out of the anus. Multiple treatments for this condition have been developed over the years. Perhaps most notably are the Delorme and Altemier…
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Rectovaginal fistulas are an abnormal connection between the rectum and vagina. In patients with recurring or persistent rectovaginal fistulas, a Martius repair can be utilized to correct the abnormality. This…
Read MoreHemorrhoids, internal
Internal hemorrhoids occur proximal to the dentate line. The treatment of hemorrhoids in the past has included suppositories, cautery, and excision. Walter Whitehead introduced a radical procedure in 1882 in…
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Pilonidal cyst derives its name from Latin pilus (hair) and nidus (nest). O.H. Mayo was the first to describe the disease in 1883. Etiology Pathogenesis Physical Exam Imaging Treatment Relevant…
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Pilonidal cyst derives its name from Latin pilus (hair) and nidus (nest). O.H. Mayo was the first to describe the disease in 1883. Indications Preoperative Considerations Relevant Information Surgical Technique…
Read MoreHemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical excision of hemorrhoids. Today, this simple excision of the hemorrhoidal mass is most frequently employed to treat hemorrhoids. The history of surgical treatment of hemorrhoids is…
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