Publications by authors named "Eleonora Degli Effetti"
J Med Case Rep
December 2009
Article Synopsis
- Over 80% of patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse also experience fecal incontinence, making surgical decisions complex.
- A case study highlights a 72-year-old woman who underwent a combined Altemeier rectosigmoid resection and anal dynamic graciloplasty due to severe neuromuscular injury related to her condition.
- This surgical combination may offer a promising treatment for patients facing both rectal prolapse and fecal incontinence linked to significant neurogenic damage.
