Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: 28 Cases Report / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To explore the diagnosis, treatment and pathogenesis of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods 260 patients with SCI accepted rectal diseases survey, anal examination and anus straight endoscopic. Those who had rectal ulcer also performed biopsy, and patients who had been diagnosed as SRUS were evaluated by the index of International bowel function basic SCI data set, then further accepted non-operative or surgical treatment, and regular reexamination with anal straight colonoscopy for clinical evaluation after discharge. Results and Conclusion Bowel dysfunction, constipation, and anal rectum prolapsed, improper uses of glycerine enema were important causes of SRUS after SCI. Non-operative therapy as well as strengthening defecate management could be an effective treatment for SRUS after SCI.