Rectal Prolapse

   

      

         
         
         
Prolapse Recti
      
   
   

      

         
 Rectal prolapse is a relatively uncommon condition seen
         most frequently in older people, especially women. The
         condition is caused by the protrusion of the full thickness
         of the rectum with the rectum turning itself inside-out.
         This does not cause any pain, but as the condition becomes
         worse with time, even minimal straining (such as standing
         up) results in complete prolapse. Patients with prolapse
         frequently become incontinent with time, if they don't
         receive treatment.
         
         
As a etiology of rectal prolaps, it is said that there is
         a failure of structures of levator muscle surrounding the
         rectum to provide adequate suport , thus resulting in an
         unstable situation.