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Mucosal Prolapse Surgery Vs. Nonsurgery

Mucosal prolapse (partial prolapse) is a condition characterized by abnormal displacement of the mucous membrane lining the wall of the rectum. Both surgical and nonsurgical methods are available to treat this disorder.

  1. The Facts

    • Mucosal prolapse is one form of a larger syndrome called rectal prolapse, according to Quest Diagnostics. It most commonly occurs in children under the age of 2.

    Initial Treatment

    • Initial prolapse treatment requires manually returning the mucous membrane (mucosa) back through the anus to its proper place, reports Medline Plus.

    Nonsurgical Treatment

    • Quest Diagnostics notes that most cases of mucosal prolapse in children improve without treatment. In adult cases where mucosal prolapse results from constipation and bowel movement strain, effective nonsurgical relief may come from switching to a diet higher in fiber.

    Surgery

    • Cases of mucosal prolapse that do not respond to dietary changes typically require surgery, reports Quest Diagnostics. Surgical techniques include attaching the rectum to the lower end of the spine or the pelvic floor muscles, as well as removing unsupported segments of the colon.

    Outcomes

    • Medline Plus notes that a prolapse does not usually recur after treatment addresses its underlying causes.

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