A possible physiological mechanism of rectocele formation in women.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to determine the anorectal physiological factors associated with rectocele formation. Female patients (N = 32) with severe constipation, fecal incontinence, or suspicion of rectocele, who had undergone magnetic resonance defecography and anorectal function tests between 2015 and 2021, were retrospectively included for analysis. The anorectal function tests were used to measure pressure in the anorectum during defecation. Rectocele characteristics and pelvic floor anatomy were determined with magnetic resonance defecography. Constipation severity was determined with the Agachan score. Information regarding constipation-related symptoms was collected. Mean rectocele size during defecation was 2.14 ± 0.88 cm. During defecation, the mean anal sphincter pressure just before defecation

SUBMITTER: Sun G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10115871 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature