Rectal Prolapse

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.

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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.860.800, C23.300.842.624.500

MeSH Unique ID: D012005

Entry Terms:

• Prolapse, Rectal
• Prolapses, Rectal
• Rectal Prolapses
• Anus Prolapse
• Anus Prolapses
• Prolapse, Anus
• Prolapses, Anus

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Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Rectal Prolapse