Comparison of Sclerotherapy Agents Used for Rectal Prolapse Treatment in Children

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2019
Introduction Patients with rectal prolapse are treated with injection sclerotherapy, which is the most often used first-line surgical technique. Injection sclerotherapy has a success rate of 90-100% in youngsters, according to certain studies. Objective To compare the outcome of injection sclerotherapy using 5% Phenol in almond oil, 15% hypertonic saline and 50% dextrose water in the treatment of rectal prolapse in children.
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First added on: May 15, 2024