Case Report

Strangulated Rectal Prolapse - A Rare Complication of Rectal Prolapse

  • Uğur Sungurtekin
  • Hülya Sungurtekin

Turk J Colorectal Dis 2008;18(4):184-186

A case of strangulated rectal prolapse is reported in this study. Emergent perineal resection was perfomed after preoperative resuscitation. This case demonstrates that strangulation of the rectum can occur as a rare complication of rectal prolapse.

Keywords: Strangulation, Rectal prolapse