Table 2 The cause in developing rectal prolapse in the patient groups
From: Longitudinal plication - a surgical strategy for complete rectal prolapse management
Cause | Children (2–12) | Adolescents (12–17) | Adults (18–59) | Seniors (≥60) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | |
Unknown* | 5 | 1 | -- | 3 | 2 | 1 | -- | -- |
Constipation | 4 | 1 | -- | 2 | 3 | 1 | -- | 1 |
Multi-parity (above 4 pregnancy) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3 | -- | -- |
Chronic cough (bronchiectasis due to chemical exposure) | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5 | 1 | -- | -- |
Procidentia | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 |
Total | 9 | 2 | -- | 5 | 10 | 6 | -- | 2 |