Recto-sigmoid polyposis revealing rectal prolapse in two young patients

Dear Editor: Chronic prolapse of intestinal mucosa appears to be the underlying mechanism behind a number of gastrointestinal conditions. We describe two cases of rectal prolapse in children aged 13 and 14 years presenting as recto-sigmoid polyposis. The underlying rectal prolapse remained undiagnosed for 3 and 4 years respectively. Rectopexy provided complete clinical and endoscopic healing in both cases.