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- aggregation abstract "Two children presenting with a rectal prolapse We report two cases of rectal prolapse in approximately 3-year-old boys, who had recently started toilet training. In both children, the clinical examination was normal. There was no history of recent diarrhoea, weight loss or respiratory infections. Both patients were subsequently tested for cystic fibrosis. The first patient tested negative; thus it was concluded to a constipation-induced rectal prolapse. The second child tested positive with a cheek swab test. This case report illustrates the importance of performing a sweat test when young children present with a rectal prolapse, even in the absence of any apparent sign of cystic fibrosis.".