Open AccessUse of Collagen Implant for Posterior Rectopexy in Complete Rectal Prolapse: Preliminary Communication
Author(s) -
Amir V. Kaisary,
Richard Luck,
J E H Pendower
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of the royal society of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1758-1095
pISSN - 0141-0768
DOI - 10.1177/014107688407700310
Subject(s) - rectal prolapse , medicine , surgery , implant , rectum
A variety of materials has been used for perirectal implantation in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse. A new material (Zenoderm) prepared from porcine corium has been used successfully in 4 patients. The material proved to be inert, biologically non-irritant, pliable, workable and strong.
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