Question
Which of the following is not an abdominal procedure for the condition marked by an arrow in the picture below ?
A. Altmeir’s procedure.
B. Well’s operation.
C. Lahaul’s operation.
D. Ripstein’s sling operation.
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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The condition shown in the picture above represents rectal prolapse.
Altmeir’s procedure involves excision of full thickness of the prolapsed rectum with part of sigmoid followed by anastomosis of remaining part of sigmoid to the anal canal from below and is hence a perineal procedure.
