Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by erythema or ulceration of the rectal wall, associated with typical histological features, and disturbed defaecatory behaviour with the passage of blood and mucus.This is a review based on a literature search using a computer database (Medline) and manual cross-referencing.The pathogenesis is likely to vary in different patients; it includes trauma from straining, direct digital...