A 46-year-old member asked:
Is the rectum prolapsed in the abdomen or pelvis?
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Dr. Henry Garciaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience
Prolapse : The rectum can prolapse via the posterior vagina. This condition is called a rectocele. The rectum can also prolapse via the anus.
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Last updated Apr 8, 2019
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