• Diagram depicting clinical difference between true (full-thickness) prolapse (left), including all layers of rectum and with circular folds seen on prolapsed intestine, and procidentia, or mucosa-only prolapse (right), in which radial folds are seen in mucosa. (medscape.com)
  • Internal rectal intussusception (occult rectal prolapse, internal procidentia) can be defined as a funnel shaped infolding of the upper rectal (or lower sigmoid) wall that can occur during defecation. (wikipedia.org)
  • It describes ulceration of the rectal lining caused by repeated frictional damage as the internal intussusception is forced into the anal canal during straining. (wikipedia.org)
  • SRUS can be considered a consequence of internal intussusception, which can be demonstrated in 94% of cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rectal prolapse and internal rectal intussusception has been classified according to the size of the prolapsed section of rectum, a function of rectal mobility from the sacrum and infolding of the rectum. (wikipedia.org)
  • Digital examination can also distinguish prolapse from rectal intussusception. (medscape.com)
  • In the case of prolapsed intussusception, a finger can be passed into the space between the anal wall and the protruding mass. (medscape.com)
  • SRUS can be considered a consequence of internal intussusception, which can be demonstrated in majority of cases. (manchestergeneralandcolorectalsurgery.co.uk)
  • Rectal prolapse refers to the circumferential extrusion of some or the entire rectal wall through the external anal sphincter. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] The prolapse can spontaneously reduce or may require digital reduction. (medscape.com)
  • Because most prolapses spontaneously reduce before arrival for evaluation, a brief examination of the patient in a sitting or squatting position and observation for recurrence of prolapse is recommended. (medscape.com)
  • Straining during defecation predisposes children with constipation, diarrhea, or parasitosis to prolapse, as does childhood laxative usage. (medscape.com)
  • Prolapse initially occurs with defecation and straining, but as the pelvic floor musculature becomes more lax, it can recur with the mildest straining, in upright position, or even spontaneously at rest. (medscape.com)
  • However, without proper treatment, it can become a lifestyle limiting chronic condition. (medscape.com)
  • A number of factors, such as chronic constipation, weak pelvic muscles, and older age, can increase your risk of developing rectal prolapse. (everydayhealth.com)
  • [ 1 ] Although, less common in Western societies, pediatric rectal prolapse is a relatively common benign disorder in children. (medscape.com)
  • A prolapsed rectal polyp appears as a plum-colored mass that does not involve the entire anal circumference. (medscape.com)
  • however, the parents (or patient) may need to manually reduce the prolapsed bowel. (medscape.com)
  • Your healthcare provider may work with you to manage the constipation that might be causing the prolapse by adding fiber to your diet and keeping hydrated. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Most external prolapse cases can be treated successfully, often with a surgical procedure. (wikipedia.org)
  • It may, therefore, be considered an effective treatment for CRP and urinary dysfunction. (thieme-connect.de)
  • In the era of minimal access surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic rectopexy has become a popular treatment option for patients with rectal prolapse (RP). (thieme-connect.de)
  • [ 6 ] Most patients (77%) with rectal prolapse presenting after anorectoplasty can be successfully managed with conservative treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Internal prolapses are traditionally harder to treat and surgery may not be suitable for many patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on whether the prolapsed section is visible externally, and whether the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved. (wikipedia.org)
  • In children, rectal prolapse should always be considered a presenting sign of an underlying condition, and not a disease entity unto itself. (medscape.com)
  • Recently, minimally invasive surgery for rectal prolapse (RP) repairs has gained wide acceptance because of advantages like relatively easier and magnified access to the pelvic recess and floor, decreased operative pain, faster recovery, and early discharge. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Rectal prolapse is an uncomfortable condition that usually requires surgery to fix. (everydayhealth.com)
  • If surgery is needed, it has a high success rate and usually cures the prolapse. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The different kinds of rectal prolapse can be difficult to grasp, as different definitions are used and some recognize some subtypes and others do not. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other positions, such as jackknife or left lateral decubitus are frequently inadequate to reproduce the prolapse. (medscape.com)