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“GRACILOPLASTY” IN TREATMENT OF RECURRENT COMPLETE RECTAL PROLAPSE: CASE REPORT

S.O. KHAINGA

Abstract


SUMMARY
Gracilis muscle flap was used to treat a seven year old boy with a one year history of recurrent
rectal prolapse. Initial perineal surgery in form of Thiersch stitch resulted into failure to control
rectal prolapse and damage to anal sphincter. Graciloplasty corrected both problems.

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