Rectal Prolapse
Synonyms
Anus Prolapse
Anus Prolapses
Prolapse, Anus
Prolapse, Rectal
Prolapses, Anus
Prolapses, Rectal
Rectal Prolapses
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.