Rectocele

Rectocele
Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.)
SpecialtyGynecology

In gynecology, a rectocele (/ˈrɛktəsiːl/ REK-tə-seel) or posterior vaginal wall prolapse results when the rectum bulges (herniates) into the vagina.[1] Two common causes of this defect are childbirth and hysterectomy.[2] Rectocele also tends to occur with other forms of pelvic organ prolapse, such as enterocele, sigmoidocele and cystocele.[1]

Although the term applies most often to this condition in females, males can also develop it. Rectoceles in men are uncommon, and associated with prostatectomy.

  1. ^ a b Karram, Mickey; Maher, Christopher (2013-11-01). "Surgery for posterior vaginal wall prolapse". International Urogynecology Journal. 24 (11): 1835–1841. doi:10.1007/s00192-013-2174-z. ISSN 0937-3462. PMID 24142058. S2CID 801534.
  2. ^ "The Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Rectoceles | GLOWM". www.glowm.com. Retrieved 2017-12-27.