Most Children Experience Resolution of Idiopathic Pediatric Rectal Prolapse with Bowel Management Alone

Recent studies in children with idiopathic rectal prolapse report up to 48% require surgical intervention to manage refractory disease. We sought to examine outcomes of our non-surgical approach to managing rectal prolapse using a bowel management program.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 24, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Scott S. Short, Elisabeth K. Wynne, Sarah Zobell, Katherine Gaddis, Michael D. Rollins Source Type: research