Rectal Prolapse in Ex-premature Infant Following Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair under Spinal Anesthesia

Bianca Woodruff, Keshar Kubal,

Abstract

Rectal prolapse associated with spinal anesthesia has not been described in the neonatal anesthesia. In this case, ex-premature infant underwent bilateral inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia. Following uneventful surgery, the patient suffered a complete rectal prolapse that required exploratory laparotomy and rectopexy.

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