A case report of largest rectal prolapse in the literature successfully treated with Altemeier’s procedure

مقدمه/ بیان مساله : The rectal prolapse is defined as the concentric protrusion of full or partial thickness of the rectum or rectosigmoid via the anus. This is an increasing clinical concern that is usually found in old female patients.معرفی بیمار : A ۳۹-year-old male patient was referred due to an un-reduceable rectal projection from a week ago. The primary endeavor for reduction of the projection under sedation and after local mannitol treatment at the operation room was unsuccessful, so surgical resection and reduction were planned for the patient.

Keywords:

Rectal prolapse , Altemeier’s procedure