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Abstract
Rectal fixation to the sacrum is considered the most rational operation in the surgical
treatment of massive or complete prolapse of the rectum, since it eliminates the anatomic
defect which is fundamental in the pathogenesis of this disease.
Teflon mesh has been advocated as the prosthetic material used in sacrofixation of
the rectum. A variant described in this report consists of using Marlex mesh instead
of Teflon. Marlex is a synthetic material derived from propane gas and is nonreactive
in human tissues. Its successful use in the repair of large ventral hernias suggested
its suitability for rectofixation.
In the six cases operated on, no postoperative complications were observed. Even though
the follow-up period is still short, no recurrences have been observed in any of the
patients.
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