Rectal Prolapse in Autistic Children

R. Van Heest, Sarah Jones, M. Giacomantonio

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Abstract

Rectal prolapse in children is not uncommon, but surgery is rarely indicated. In mentally challenged adults and children, rectal prolapse occurs more frequently than in the general population and often requires surgical intervention in the second to third decade of life. The authors describe 3 children with autism and mental retardation who presented with rectal prolapse at an earlier age than would be anticipated with mental retardation alone. All 3 children required surgical intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)643-644
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume39
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2004

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Journal Article

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