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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 ...
316 million women (9.3% as of 2010) [1] Pelvic organ prolapse ( POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting. [2] Injury incurred to fascia membranes and other ...
Obstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. [18] ODS is a loose term, [16] consisting of a constellation of possible symptoms, [7] caused by multiple, complex [19] and poorly understood [20] disorders which may include both functional and organic disorders. [14] The topic of defecation disorders is very complicated, and ...
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. 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.
Sigmoidocele. Specialty. Gastroenterology. Sigmoidocele (also known as pouch of Douglas descent) refers to a condition where the sigmoid colon descends (prolapses) into the lower pelvic cavity. [1] This can obstruct the rectum and cause symptoms of obstructed defecation.
the feeling that something is falling out of the vagina. the sensation of pelvic heaviness or fullness [1] [12] difficulty starting a urine stream. a feeling of incomplete urination. frequent or urgent urination [12] [1] fecal incontinence [13] frequent urinary tract infections [7] [12] back and pelvic pain. fatigue.
Descending perineum syndrome. Descending perineum syndrome (also known as levator plate sagging) [1] refers to a condition where the perineum "balloons" several centimeters below the bony outlet of the pelvis during strain, although this descent may happen without straining. [2] The syndrome was first described in 1966 by Parks et al. [3]
Gynecology. An enterocele is a protrusion of the small intestines and peritoneum into the vaginal canal. [1] It may be treated transvaginally [2] or by laparoscopy . An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of obstructed defecation. [3] Enteroceles can form after treatment for gynecological cancers.
The ICD-10 Clinical Modification ( ICD-10-CM) is a set of diagnosis codes used in the United States of America. [1] It was developed by a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services, [2] as an adaption of the ICD-10 with authorization from the World Health Organization. In 2015, ICD-10-CM replaced ICD-9-CM as the federally ...
Colporrhaphy (also vaginal wall repair, anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphy, anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall repair, or simply A/P repair or A&P repair) is a surgical procedure in women that repairs a defect in the wall of the vagina. It is the surgical intervention for both cystocele (protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vagina ...