Pediatric Surgery NaT
Rectal Prolapse
Introduction
Rectal prolapse occurs less frequently in children as compared to adults but pediatric surgeons will encounter patients with this condition occasionally.
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Last updated: February 1, 2026
Citation
Flageole, Helene, et al. "Rectal Prolapse." Pediatric Surgery NaT, American Pediatric Surgical Association, 2026. Pediatric Surgery Library, www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829533/8/Rectal_Prolapse.
Flageole H, Livingston M, Hong AR. Rectal Prolapse. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, eds. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2026. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829533/8/Rectal_Prolapse. Accessed May 6, 2026.
Flageole, H., Livingston, M., & Hong, A. R. (2026). Rectal Prolapse. In Hirschl, R., Powell, D., & Waldhausen, J. (Eds.), Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829533/8/Rectal_Prolapse
Flageole H, Livingston M, Hong AR. Rectal Prolapse [Internet]. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, editors. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2026. [cited 2026 May 06]. Available from: https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829533/8/Rectal_Prolapse.
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