Pelvic tilt

Posterior pelvic tilt is a risk factor for rectal prolapse. A propensity score matching analysis

Background: There is little evidence about possible effects of pelvic anatomical characteristics on proctological complications. The aim of our study was to investigate the potential correlation between sagittal pelvic position and rectal prolapse. Methods: A study was conducted on a proctology patients and patients without any specific history of proctological disorders who were divided into two groups according to the presence or the absence of rectal prolapse.

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