Rectal prolapse after oral cathartics.

Abstract

Complete rectal prolapse or procidentia is an uncommon condition long recognized but of uncertain pathogenesis. We report two patients, seen a decade apart, both of whom developed complete rectal prolapse after ingestion of oral cathartics in preparation for diagnostic studies. To our knowledge, cathartic-induced complete rectal prolapse has not been reported previously in the current medical literature, despite the thousands of bowel preparations performed annually. These two cases address the implications of such an occurrence, and we discuss the pertinent management issues.

• Authors: A M Korkis, P F Miskovitz, R W Yurt, H Klein
• Journal: Journal of clinical gastroenterology (J Clin Gastroenterol) Vol. 14 Issue 4 Pg. 339-41 (Jun 1992) ISSN: 0192-0790 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1607611 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cathartics
• Citrates
• Electrolytes
• Golytely
• Solutions
• Citric Acid
• Polyethylene Glycols

Topics

• Aged
• Cathartics (adverse effects)
• Citrates (adverse effects)
• Citric Acid
• Colonoscopy
• Electrolytes (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Polyethylene Glycols (adverse effects)
• Rectal Prolapse (chemically induced)
• Solutions
• Urography