Incarcerated rectal prolapse resolved by the Altemeier procedure. About a case

Abstract

Rectal prolapse has an estimated incidence in the general population of 2,5/100,000, with a predominance in women and in patients over 50 years of age. The etiology is multifactorial, incarcerated rectal prolapse is rare and constitutes a surgical emergency. The Altemeier procedure is a valid alternative in these cases due to its low morbidity. A clinical case of a patient who underwent an Altemeier rectosigmoidectomy is described below, with a good response in the postoperative period and without postoperative complications