rectocele


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rectocele

[′rek·tə‚sēl]
(medicine)
Bulging or herniation of the rectum into the vagina. Also known as vaginal protocele.
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Keywords: Anal incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, rectocele
Development and Validation of the Turkish Version of the Colorectal Anal Distress Scale-8
Stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defecation syndrome associated with rectocele and rectal intussusception.
Comparing the outcomes of stapled transanal rectal resection, delorme operation and electrotherapy methods used for the treatment of Obstructive Defecation Syndrome
13-16) Although no longterm prospective trials are available, anatomic cure rates after isolated rectocele repair are relatively high and typically exceed 85%.
Optimal repair of pelvic organ prolapse: the debate continues: Pelvik organ prolapsinin optimal onarimi: tartisma devam ediyor
The nature and pathology of rectocele and anal sphincter disruption have received more attention since the advent of improved ultrasound imaging in this anatomical area.
Rectocele and anal sphincter defect--surgical anatomy and combined repair
The risk of cystocele, rectocele, and uterine prolapse increased 30%-70% in overweight and obese women, compared with women who had a normal BMI at baseline, Dr.
Prolapse progression linked to higher weight
The trapping of contrast after evacuation indicates a rectocele.
Pelvic organ prolapse
El rectocele puede causar sensacion de que el recto esta lleno, dando la sensacion al paciente de tener una hemorroide interna.
Hemorroides: opciones de tratamiento
Among the causes of constipation are paradoxical puborectalis contraction, rectocele, and pelvic floor failure, including rectal prolapse and rectoanal intussusception, but sometimes the cause is simple.
Exhaust medical management first for constipation
I have been very fortunate to have been very upbeat and cheerful most of my life, until I reached the age of 74 and had surgery to repair a rectocele.
Omega-3 to the rescue. (Letters)
IF the rectum bulges into the back of the vaginal wall, it is called a rectocele.
Dr Miriam Stoppard's Health Focus: Sinking feelings; Our weekly advice page. Today: How to deal with prolapse
He also talked about the anterior and posterior rectocele besides limitations and contra indications for defecography.
Some rectal prolapse do need abdominal Operation-Prof. Robin Phillips

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