The treatment of complete rectal prolapse by graciloplasty
- 1 June 1980
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 67 (6) , 431-432
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800670616
Abstract
Summary: The treatment of complete rectal prolapse by transposition of the gracilis muscles has been undertaken in 15 patients. It is a simple procedure which cures the prolapse and gives good functional results.Keywords
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