
Paper Title: Neglected huge rectal prolapse in immunocompromise: the place for Thiersch.
Authors: Igwe P.O, Dodiyi-Manuel A, Kalu G.A.
Abstract/Summary:
Background:
Rectal prolapse is not an uncommon condition in an immunocompromised individual. It occurs when all or part of the rectum protrudes
through the anal canal. It is often a distressing condition to patients and relatives. The place of Thiersch wiring is to be emphasized as well
as review of literature.
Aim:
This is to report a case of huge rectal prolapse in an immunocompromised individual and emphasize the place of Thiersch wiring.
Case Report:
A 49 year old business man presented with complaints of anal protrusion of 3 days duration. It has been recurring especially during
defaecation and reducible spontaneously for the past 10 years until 3 days prior to presentation when it became irreducible. He had no
bleeding per rectum. It was painless, with nocturia, frequency and polyuria . There was a prior history of lifting of a heavy log of wood.
There were unsuccessful attempts at reduction in a peripheral center.
Examination revealed a middle aged man with stable vital signs but with a huge mass in the rectum. An emergency reduction and thiersch
procedure was done under regional anaestheisia. Procedure was well tolerated. His outpatient follow up has been uneventful.
Conclusion:
Thiersch wiring repair has a place in immunocompromised especially where minimal procedure is best due to patients survival and
surgeons safety.
Publication Date:
2015-06-30