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Rectal prolapse in the pediatric population-a narrative review of medical and surgical management.

Karishma KodiaCarlos Theodore HuertaEduardo A Perez
Published in: Translational gastroenterology and hepatology (2024)
Despite significant advances in the evaluation, procedural and surgical management of pediatric anorectal conditions in the last few decades, there continues to be substantial variation in clinicians' and surgeons' practice for the treatment of rectal prolapse in children and adolescents. Much remains to be studied in the future to improve clinical outcomes for this patient population.
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