Table 2 Risk factors for full-thickness rectal prolapse
Factors | Total population (n = 34) |
|---|---|
Vaginal delivery ≥ 3 | 29 (85.3%) |
< 3 | 5 (14.7%) |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 23 (67.6%) |
Malnutrition/long-term vegetarians | 21 (61.7%) |
Redundant rectosigmoid colon | 18 (52.9%) |
Previous pelvic surgery | 13 (38.2%) |
IBD or colitis | 12 (35.3%) |
IBS | 8 (23.5%) |
Solitary rectal ulcer | 5 (14.7%) |
Family history of rectal prolapse | 4 (11.8%) |