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What is a rectocele?

What is a rectocele? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (pathology) A hernia of the rectum into the vagina.
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An enterocele differs from a rectocele in that it is a true hernia, lined by peritoneum and usually containing small bowel.
I have been very fortunate to have been very upbeat and cheerful most of my life, until I reached the age of 74 and had surgery to repair a rectocele.
Videodefecography is specifically designed to evaluate evacuatory disorders such as rectal prolapse and rectocele.
Parity and obesity were strongly associated with increased risk for uterine prolapse, cystocele, and rectocele.
Her examination is over in seconds – a rectocele is diagnosed – and the screen where I'm sitting fills with an internal HD image.
Cystocele and rectocele complicating pregnancy are usually associated with some degree of prolapse.

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