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Rectal prolapse repair - series

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The surgery is usually effective in repairing the prolapse. The long-term prognosis is excellent.

Usually only 1 or 2 days of hospitalization is all that is required. Expect complete recovery within 4 weeks.

Aftercare

Review Date: 06/07/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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