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A rectal prolapse occurs when walls of the rectum have prolapsed to such a degree that they protrude out of the anus and are visible outside the body. [2] However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on whether the prolapsed section is visible externally, and whether the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved.
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The signs and symptoms are variable, and in up to 25% of patients there may be no symptoms. [3] The most common signs and symptoms are bleeding, which can vary from minor to severe, rectal prolapse and incomplete evacuation (35%-76% of cases). [4]
According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, chronic constipation is present in 30 to 67 percent of patients diagnosed with anal prolapse, partially due to severe straining.
Ventral rectopexy is a surgical procedure for external rectal prolapse, internal rectal prolapse (rectal intussusception), and sometimes other conditions such as rectocele, obstructed defecation syndrome, or solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.
A rectal prolapse is when the rectum, part of the large intestine, slips down and bulges out of the anus. The pelvic floor muscles are another type of muscle weakened from prolonged toilet sitting.
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Defecography (also known as proctography, defecating/defecation proctography, evacuating/evacuation proctography or dynamic rectal examination) is a type of medical radiological imaging in which the mechanics of a patient's defecation are visualized in real time using a fluoroscope. [1]