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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 643-644 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2004 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Case Reports
- Journal Article