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Morbidity of Rectal Prolapse Repair After Surgery for Anorectal Malformation

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A study examined 85 children treated for rectal prolapse after anorectal malformation surgery
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Approximately 30% of children had recurrence of prolapse requiring another repair
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Children without symptoms from prolapse at initial presentation were more likely to develop stricture later
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Surgical repair of asymptomatic rectal prolapse may not be indicated because the treatment itself carries risks
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