Solitary rectal ulcer : an unusual cause of rectal bleeding in children

The solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a disease which is commonly diagnosed in adults but only rarely described in children. Rectal prolapse and intussusception are frequently associated with this entity. A relationship between SRUS and chronic constipation due to spastic pelvic floor syndrom...

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 1992-09, Vol.151 (9), p.658-660
Main Authors: EIGENMANN, P. A, LE COULTRE, C, DEDERDING, J.-P, BELLI, D. C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Child
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
Infant
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Rectal Diseases - complications
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Ulcer - complications
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Summary:The solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a disease which is commonly diagnosed in adults but only rarely described in children. Rectal prolapse and intussusception are frequently associated with this entity. A relationship between SRUS and chronic constipation due to spastic pelvic floor syndrome (SPFS) is often observed. Thus biofeedback defaecation training is an efficient treatment of both conditions. We describe two paediatric patients suffering from SRUS associated with SPFS who showed complete recovery after biofeedback defaecation training.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/BF01957567