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Prolapsed rectum - Coggle Diagram
Prolapsed rectum
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Treatments
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Surgery: re-attachment of the muscles of the pelvic floor or sacrum and/or removing part of the intestine that is no longer supported by the surrounding tissue.
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Definition
Partial: Lining of the rectum slides out of place and usually sticks out of the anus. Can occur with straining during bowel movements. Common in children younger than 2 years
Complete: The entire wall of the rectum slides out of place and usually sticks out of the anus. May occur only during bowel movements at first, but over time occur with standing or walking. In some cases, may remain outside all the time.
Internal (Intussception): Part of the wall of colon may slide into or over another part. Does not protrude from the anus. More common in children than adults. Cause unknown
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Complications
Psychosocial: Embarrassment, negative impact on quality of life
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Diagnosis: Colonoscopy to rule out polyps, cancer, hemorrhoids
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