Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...

We prefer longitudinal plication of the whole rectal wall through a perineal approach for all ages. Although the number of patients was limited in this study, we noticed a far-more beneficial ...

Male to female ratio was (2:1). Each prolapsed rectum was repaired with longitudinal plication (LP) at two or three points accordingly using braded polyglycolic acid – absorbable 1.0 suture ...