Suresh, NGanesh, RSathiyasekaran, Malathi2015-12-212015-12-212010-12Suresh N, Ganesh R, Sathiyasekaran Malathi. Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome: A Case Series. Indian Pediatrics. 2010 Dec; 47(12): 1059-1061.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/168733A retrospective analysis of the clinical profile, endoscopic features and management of 22 children (age 18 months – 18 years) diagnosed as solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is presented. The majority (81.8%) were ≥8 years of age. Rectal bleeding was the presenting feature in all the children. Mucorrhea, constipation, tenesmus and rectal prolapse were observed in 77.3%, 63.6%, 59% and 13.6% children, respectively. Colonoscopy showed classical single rectal ulcer in 68.2% and multiple ulcers in 22.7%. Polypoidal and erosive lesions were documented in 4.5% each. The medical management comprised of bowel training and high fibre diet for all children. The other modalities included oral 5-amino salicylate (59%), sucralfate enema (4.5%) and rectal mesalamine in 9%. 64% children recovered and 13.6 % had recurrence of symptoms.enColonoscopyLower gastrointestinal bleedRectal ulcerArticle