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Enterocele

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

An enterocele or enterocoele is a protrusion of the small intestines and peritoneum into the vagina canal It may be treated transvaginally or by laparoscopy.

An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of obstructed defecation.

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