A Rare, Severe Complication of Delayed Surgical Treatment for Rectal Prolapse

Transanal small bowel evisceration is a very rare presentation. However, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Our case report describes an 84-year-old female with known rectal prolapse, who presented to the emergency room in sepsis with transanal small bowel evisceration after cancelation of her elective surgical repair. Due to her acutely ill presentation, she required a damage control operation, additional surgery, intensive care management, prolonged hospital stay, and a small bowel resection in addition to a colostomy.