Objective: To evaluate the perineal rectosigmoidectomy(Altemeier procedure) in the emergent management of acute incarcerated rectal prolapse.
Methods: Clinical and follow-up data of 9 patients with acute incarcerated rectal prolapse undergone Altemeier procedure were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: The mean operation time was 1.7 (range 1.0-1.5) hours. The mean total blood loss during surgery was 109 (50-200) ml. The mean time to the first bowel movements was 2.8(1-6) days after surgery. The hospital stay was 5.3(3-10) days. There were no postoperative complications such as anastomotic leakage, intra-abdominal infection, or urogenital dysfunction. One patient developed thrombosis in the mesorectum and one patient had symptoms of anal discomfort. After a mean follow-up of 3.5(5 months-6.5 years) years, no patient had recurrent prolapse. Six months after operation, anal function was Kirwan grade I( in 8 cases and grade II( in 1 case. All the patients were satisfied with the result.
Conclusion: Altemeier procedure can result in good postoperative anal function when treating incarcerated rectal prolapse, which should be the first choice in emergency treatment.
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