Rectal prolapse abdominal x ray
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Based on the radiological characteristics, rectal prolapse may be graded as internal rectal prolapse (recto-rectal intussusception and recto-anal intussusception) or external rectal prolapse (exteriorized rectal prolapse).
X Ray
X Ray
Standard defecography is a dynamic fluoroscopy study and a diagnostic method to visualize internal rectal prolapse radiologically, performed in the sitting position. After placing barium paste into the patient’s rectum, the patient is asked to squeeze to evacuate the barium.[1][2]
| Oxford radiological rectal prolapse grading system:[1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Radiological characteristics | ||
| Internal rectal prolapse | Recto_rectal intussusception | I : High rectal | Descends no lower than proximal limit of the rectocele |
| II : Low rectal | Descends to the level of the rectocele, but not into sphincter/anal canal | ||
| Recto_anal intussusception | III : High anal | Descends onto sphincter/anal canal | |
| IV : Low anal | Descends into sphincter/anal canal | ||
| External rectal prolapse | Exteriorized rectal prolapse | V : Overt rectal prolapse | Rectum protrudes from anus |
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cariou de Vergie L, Venara A, Duchalais E, Frampas E, Lehur PA (2017). “Internal rectal prolapse: Definition, assessment and management in 2016”. J Visc Surg. 154 (1): 21–28. doi:10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.10.004. PMID 27865742.
- ↑ Patcharatrakul T, Rao S (2017). “Update on the Pathophysiology and Management of Anorectal Disorders”. Gut Liver. doi:10.5009/gnl17172. PMID 29050194. Vancouver style error: initials (help)
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