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Objective To evaluate combined posterior excision of anus and modified Block′s repair for the treatment of constipation of anterior rectocele. MethodsClinical data of 82 patients treated by combined posterior resection of anus and modified Block′s technique in our hospital between Oct 2002 and May 2004 were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe overall effective rate was 96%, cure rate of 67%, significant improvement of 18%, and improvement of 11%. The mean hospital stay was 18.8?4.8 days, and no postoperative complication. Follow-up from 1 to 4 years found no recurrence of constipation and loss of control of evacuation.Conclusions This procedure is effective for the treatment of constipation of anterior rectocele type, and it prevents stricture of anus in patients with a relative narrow lumen of the anus.