Two Rings, Two Recoveries: Exploring the Thiersch Method in Complicated Cases.
| Title: | Two Rings, Two Recoveries: Exploring the Thiersch Method in Complicated Cases. |
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| Authors: | Pedaprolu AS; General Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.; Rewale VM; General Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.; Surya DP; General Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.; Rekavari SG; General Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.; Dhole S; General Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND. |
| Source: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Apr 23; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e58818. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 23 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| Publication Type: | Case Reports; Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Cureus, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101596737 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2168-8184 (Print) Linking ISSN: 21688184 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cureus Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Palo Alto, CA : Cureus, Inc. |
| Abstract: | Rectal prolapse, characterized by the protrusion of rectal mucosa or full-thickness tissue through the anal canal, significantly impacts quality of life, necessitating prompt intervention upon diagnosis. This case report presents the management of rectal prolapse in two cases admitted to our institution presenting with complaints of a prolapsing anal mass and many associated comorbidities and their subsequent surgical management using the Thiersch procedure. Following the procedure, both patients were monitored postoperatively, discharged once vitally stable, and kept on regular follow-up. Surgery is the primary therapy for rectal prolapse, and while various surgical techniques address rectal prolapse, anal encirclement procedures like the Thiersch procedure have been largely replaced by newer abdominal or perineal approaches. However, it is a valuable option for select patient populations. The Thiersch procedure is an ideal modality for treating high-risk patients with rectal prolapse or those patients with poor compliance for more extensive procedures. It can also be used temporarily until a further definitive treatment is planned later in the future.; (Copyright © 2024, Pedaprolu et al.) |
| Competing Interests: | The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: anorectal disease; coloproctology; procidentia; rectal prolapse; rectal surgery; thiersch procedure |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20240524 Latest Revision: 20240525 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC11112534 |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.58818 |
| PMID: | 38784313 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Case Reports; Journal Article