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During the 19th and 20th centuries, different perineal approaches were proposed for the treatment of external rectal prolapse, and despite the high recurrence rate of the prolapse they were preferred to the abdominal approach. In recent decades, the improvement in general anesthesia and perioperative care, and the widespread use of laparoscopic techniques, have enabled the abdominal approach to become more common, as it is believed to carry a lower recurrence rate and probably better functional results.
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Giuratrabocchetta, S., Giannini, I., Di Lena, M., Altomare, D.F. (2014). The Altemeier’s Procedure for External Rectal Prolapse. In: Gaspari, A.L., Sileri, P. (eds) Pelvic Floor Disorders: Surgical Approach. Updates in Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5441-7_16
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