Mesh term Rectal Prolapse
Browse to parent terms:Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Rectal Diseases
Description
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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