How to do an Altemeier perineal rectosigmoidectomy for full‐thickness rectal prolapse. Issue 5 (18th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sakata, Shinichiro; McKenna, Nicholas P.; Allawi, Ahmed; D'Angelo, Anne‐Lise D.; Chua, Heidi K.; Dozois, Eric J.
• Is Part Of: ANZ journal of surgery. Volume 91:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 1019
• Page End: 1020
• Publication Date: 2021-01-18
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1111/ans.16572
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1445-1433

Abstract

Abstract : 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.