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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Posterior Repairs

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Abstract

Rectoceles are defined as a herniation of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall, resulting from weakness in the rectovaginal fascia that leads to compromised posterior compartment support. Although not life threatening, rectoceles, like other forms of pelvic organ prolapse, can have a negative effect on daily living and quality of life. Patients may complain of stool trapping/difficulty with bowel movements, pain or difficulty with intercourse, pelvic pain/pressure, or lower back pain. The symptoms of a rectocele are most often the factor that drives patients to desire repair. The purpose of this chapter is to review the anatomy, pathophysiology, and surgical considerations or rectocele repairs.

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  1. Department of Urology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 9th Avenue, Mailstop C7-URO, Seattle, WA, 98101, USA

    Bhavin N. Patel M.D. & Kathleen C. Kobashi M.D.

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    Gopal H. Badlani

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Patel, B.N., Kobashi, K.C. (2014). Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Posterior Repairs. In: Badlani, G. (eds) Minimally Invasive Therapy for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0008-4_19

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