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	Rectal prolapse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rectal prolapse normally describes a medical condition wherein the walls of the rectum protrude through the anus and hence become visible outside the body.
		Additionally, infection with whipworm can weaken these muscles and cause rectal prolapse in children.
		The condition undergoes progression: beginning with prolapsation during bowel movements, through Valsalva movements (sneezing and so forth), then through daily activities such as walking until finally it may become chronic and cease to retract.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rectal_prolapse (304 words)

	Rectal prolapse repair
		This procedure is surgery to repair a rectal prolapse, the protrusion of the rectum (the last part of the colon) through the anus.
		Rectal prolapse may be partial, involving only the mucosa, or complete, involving the entire wall of the rectum.
		Rectal prolapse is most common in older individuals with a long history of constipation or weakness of the pelvic floor muscles.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/002932.htm (621 words)

	P - Prolapse - Anal, Rectal and Colon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Colonic intussusception looks identical to rectal prolapse but the tube of tissue is actually the colon passing through the rectum in a "telescoped" manner.
		Rectal prolapses occur because of chronic irritation in the rectal tissues.
		Possible problems that contribute to rectal prolapse include intestinal parasites, enteritis from bacterial or viral causes, cancer, foreign body ingestion (burrs and bones cause the most problems in our practice), straining associated with delivering kittens, straining associated with bladder infections or feline lower urinary tract disease, congenital rectal problems, and inflammatory bowel disease.
	www.vetinfo.com /cencyclopedia/ceprolapse.html (1138 words)

	Hemorrhoid.net - Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum falls downwards and turns inside out.
		Prolapse of the rectum has to be differentiated from large prolapsed hemorrhoids, polyps, or tumors.
		Rectal prolapse is most often a chronic condition, and can usually be reduced with the patient recumbent with gentle manual pressure.
	www.hemorrhoid.net /prolapse.php (813 words)

	Rectal Prolapse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rectal prolapse is an eversion of several layers of the rectum through the anus caused by persistent straining because of urogenital or intestinal disease.
		In addition, with rectal prolapse, a lubricated probe cannot be passed between the rectal wall and the prolapsed mass.
		Excision of the prolapsed portion is followed by a full-thickness anastomosis of the remaining rectal segments." Careful placement of sutures to incorporate all mucosal and serosal layers is important.
	maxshouse.com /rectal_prolapse.htm (461 words)

	ASCRS
		Rectal prolapse is uncommon and its true incidence is unknown.
		The goal of surgical management of rectal prolapse is to correct the anatomical defect and to restore normal bowel function with a procedure which has minimal morbidity and an acceptable recurrence rate.
		This disorder of rectal evacuation is associated with a demonstrable internal prolapse in 60-80% of patients on defecography.
	www.fascrs.org /displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=129 (3452 words)

	Rectal Prolapse - New Treatments, January 22, 2005
		Rectal prolapse is likely an expression of aberrant physiological forces that cause the loss of natural anatomic relationships.
		In early stages, rectal prolapse may be difficult to diagnose; it may occur only when the patient is seated on the toilet and straining, and it may be difficult to reproduce these conditions during an examination in the prone jackknife or left lateral examining positions.
		The cause of recurrent rectal prolapse is not clear, but is presumed to be the same as the causative factors of the original prolapse.
	www.ccspublishing.com /journals5a/rectal_prolapse.htm (839 words)

	Rectal Prolapse \| Principal Health News
		Rectal prolapse is protrusion of rectal tissue through the anus to the exterior of the body.
		Rectal prolapse in adults is caused by a weakening of the sphincter muscle or ligaments that hold the rectum in place.
		Prolapse is brought on by straining to have bowel movements, chronic laxative use, or severe diarrhea.
	www.principalhealthnews.com /topic/topic100587389 (614 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (the lower end of the colon, located just above the anus) turns itself inside out.
		Weakness of the anal sphincter muscle is often associated with rectal prolapse at this stage and may result in leakage of stool or mucus.
		Rectal prolapse, however, involves a segment of the bowel located higher up within the body, while hemorrhoids develop near the anal opening.
	www.med.nyu.edu /crs/info/anorectal12.html (540 words)

	eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse : Article by Lisa S Poritz, MD
		Full-thickness rectal prolapse is the most commonly recognized type and is defined as protrusion of the full thickness of the rectal wall through the anus (see Image 1).
		Patients with rectal prolapse and constipation often have a redundant colon, and resection of it is thought to improve constipation and cure rectal prolapse.
		In an anterior resection for rectal prolapse, the rectum is mobilized to the level of the lateral ligaments, and the redundant colon (sigmoid) is resected.
	www.emedicine.com /MED/topic3533.htm (4084 words)

	Rectal Prolapse in Cats - PetPlace.com
		Rectal prolapse typically occurs in puppies and kittens under 6 months of age.
		A rectal prolapse must be differentiated from a prolapse of the small intestine, which is a much more serious problem.
		Since the underlying cause of rectal prolapse is often not known, it is difficult to prevent.
	www.petplace.com /cats/rectal-prolapse-in-cats/page1.aspx (689 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the lower portion of the colon (rectum), just inside the anal canal, becomes turned inside out.
		Rectal prolapse may present as rectal bleeding or the sensation of hemorrhoids.
		The diagnosis of rectal prolapse is based upon a history and evaluation of the anorectal area.
	www.gastromd.com /education/rectalprolapse.html (336 words)

	Rectal Prolapse - The American Urogynecologic Society
		Rectal prolapse occurs when the connective tissue that supports the rectum becomes weak and the rectum bulges out through the anus.
		Rectal prolapse is usually diagnosed by having a patient strain (like when they are trying to have a bowel movement) while the doctor observes the anal area.
		The treatment for rectal prolapse depends on the size of the prolapse and the severity of the symptoms.
	www.augs.org /custom/kb/answer.cfm?id=43 (358 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse occurs when the upper portion of the rectum telescopes itself inside out and protrudes through the anus.
		Initially the prolapse may spontaneously reduce (the prolapse returns into the rectum), however, with progression of time and ongoing straining, the prolapse may need to be manually reduced and with further progression rare cases may become incarcerated (unable to reduce without surgical intervention).
		Hemorrhoidal prolapse is when the hemorrhoidal tissue composed of blood vessels along with the inner lining of the low rectum protrudes outside the anus.
	www.colonrectal.net /prolapse.html (743 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes protruding out of the anus.
		In severe cases of rectal prolapse, a section of the large intestine drops from its normal position as the tissues holding it in place stretch.
		Rectal prolapse is most common in children and older adults, especially women.
	www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/topic/mini/hw181291/overview.htm (544 words)

	Rectal prolapse
		It may prolapse incompletely, so that only a pink fold of mucosa shows, or it may prolapse completely, so that the whole thickness of the rectal wall is turned inside out (procidentia), and may ulcerate.
		Prolapse is more common in malnourished children, perhaps because of poor tone and wasting of the anal sphincter mechanism.
		Symptoms are due to the prolapse itself, and to a particular type of incontinence caused by difficulty in regulating bowel action.
	www.meb.uni-bonn.de /dtc/primsurg/docbook/html/x7685.html (1898 words)

	Rectal Prolapse Referral Guidelines
		In general, rectal prolapse is a protrusion of the entire circumference of the rectal mucosa, whereas in chronic protruding hemorrhoids, the protrusion occurs only in defined (usually lateral) sectors of the clock-face as one inspects the anal verge.
		In general, patients with rectal prolapse are likely to be elderly and with a history of chronic constipation or laxative abuse.
		Patients with rectal prolapse that present acutely and is nonreducible, or have marked mucosal swelling should be referred urgently for specialty assessment.
	www.mamc.amedd.army.mil /Referral/guidelines/gensurg_prolapse.htm (230 words)

	Rectal Prolapse - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus.
		With rectal prolapse, this bend and other curves in the rectum may straighten, making it difficult to keep stool from leaking out (fecal incontinence).
		Surgery involves attaching the rectum to the muscles of the pelvic floor or the lower end of the spine (sacrum) or removing a section of the large intestine that is no longer supported by the surrounding tissue.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/mini/hw181291/overview.htm (566 words)

	Rectal prolapse
		About 11 per cent of children with rectal prolapse have cystic fibrosis, so it is important to test young patients for this condition too.
		Another operation is to remove the prolapsed part of the rectum and to rejoin the bowel to restore near-normal bowel function.
		The exact cause of rectal prolapse is unknown, but risk factors include chronic constipation, straining to pass bowel motions, and weakened pelvic floor muscles.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/rectal_prolapse?opendocument (827 words)

	Rectal Prolapse - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library
		Conditions that can cause rectal prolapse, such as cystic fibrosis, usually need to be treated to resolve the prolapse.
		If rectal prolapse is not caused by another condition or does not respond to home treatment, your child may need other treatment.
		For diagnosis of rectal prolapse and treatment that does not involve surgery, you can see your family medicine doctor, an internist, a pediatrician, or a gastroenterologist.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/mini/hw181291/treatmnt.htm (677 words)

	Rectal Prolapse (Protruding Rectum) in the Cat
		A rectal prolapse is the extrusion (pushing out) of the inner layers of the rectum through the anus.
		It is of paramount importance to identify the underlying cause of a rectal prolapse.
		In severe instances in which the prolapsed rectal tissue become traumatized, the damaged rectal tissue may need to be surgically repaired or removed by a veterinarian.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1322&articleid=348 (263 words)

	Rectal prolapse - surgical repair
		Treatment depends on many individual factors, such as the age of the patient, the severity of the prolapse, and whether or not other pelvic abnormalities are present (such as prolapsed bladder).
		To stop the rectum prolapsing, it is lifted, pulled straight and stitched directly to the inner surface of the sacrum (central bone of the pelvis).
		Rectal prolapse can recur in some cases; for example, about one in 10 women who undergo rectocele repair can expect the problem to return at a later stage.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Rectal_prolapse_surgical_repair?open (1023 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		If rectal prolapse is not caused by another condition or does not respond to non-surgical treatment, other treatment may be necessary.
		A mucosal prolapse that does not improve with a change in diet or other self-care may be treated with surgery to attach or remove excess tissue that slides out of the anus.
		An initial diagnosis of rectal prolapse and treatment that does not involve surgery may be done by your family doctor or general practitioner.
	www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/topic/mini/hw181291/treatmnt.htm (655 words)

	Rectal Prolapse in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
		by Barb Durso, MD Rectal prolapse is the medical term that describes when the terminal end of the colon, the rectum, protrudes or is sticking out of the anus.
		Rectal prolapse is stressful enough for the child who may think his insides are going to fall out entirely, and the parent can help enormously by remaining calm.
		If your child should have a bout of rectal prolapse, do not be surprised if your doctor discusses signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis with you to determine if a further evaluation for that disease needs to be done.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /welcome/conditions/rectal_prolapse.html (538 words)

	eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse : Article by Lynn K Flowers, MD, MHA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In children, rectal prolapse is probably related to certain anatomical features such as the vertical orientation of the rectum, mobility of the sigmoid colon, relative weakness of the pelvic floor muscle, mucosa poorly fixed to submucosa, and redundant rectal mucosa.
		Rectal prolapse is usually only a symptom, and evaluation should focus on discovery of an underlying disorder.
		Rectal prolapse in children is usually a benign condition that needs evaluation for the underlying condition.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic496.htm (1090 words)

	Barn Cough - Rectal Prolapse
		Barns cough does not cause large death losses or acute deaths, however, the incidence of rectal prolapses increases in direct proportion to the irritating cough.
		Prolapsed rectums are most successfully treated soon after they first occur.
		One of two methods are commonly used to treat rectal prolapse in lambs.
	www.danekeclublambs.com /BarnCoughProlapse.html (529 words)

	Rectal Prolapse, Information by Treasure Valley Sheep Producers
		Rectal prolapse is a condition where, for some reason, the rectum is pushed out of the body.
		Rectal prolapses must be taken care of right away or you run the risk of having the lamb prolapse its entire intestinal tract.
		Prolapse is a major cause of ewe mortality.
	www.tvsp.org /prolapse.html (346 words)

	rectal prolapse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum partially or completely sticks out through the anus.
		Rectal prolapse is more common in young children or elderly individuals than in other age groups.
		If the prolapse is not repaired with surgery, complications may occur.
	www.northmemorial.com /HealthEncyclopedia/content/2412.asp (288 words)

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