Rectal prolapse is a condition where the rectum turns inside out and may protrude from the anus, often due to weakened anal sphincter muscles, resulting in stool or mucus leakage. It is more common in women.
Contributing factors include chronic straining, childbirth, age-related weakness in pelvic muscles,, neurological issues, or genetic factors. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, protruding tissue, and fecal incontinence.
Diagnosis involves a thorough history and physical examination, and potentially an imaging study (Dynamie MRI).
Treatment often require surgery, with the choice of surgical approach depending on various factors such as the patient’s age, health, and extent of prolapse. Success rates are influenced by the condition of the pelvic muscles and the surgical approach used.