Medical condition
Sigmoidocele |
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Specialty | Gastroenterology |
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Sigmoidocele (also known as pouch of Douglas descent) refers to a condition where the sigmoid colon descends (prolapses) into the lower pelvic cavity. [1] This can obstruct the rectum and cause symptoms of obstructed defecation.[2]
Pathophysiology
The phenomenon is caused by a weak section of fascial supports of the vagina (the uterosacral cardinal ligament complex and rectal vaginal septum), which allows a section of peritoneum containing the sigmoid colon to prolapse out of normal position and fall between the rectum and the vagina.[3]
Diagnosis
It is not possible to differentiate between a rectocele and a sigmoidocele on vaginal examination. Defecating proctography will demonstrate a sigmoidocele during straining.[citation needed]
Epidemiology
Sigmoidocele normally occurs in females, and is uncommon. [1]
References
- ^ a b Zbar, Andrew P., ed. (2010). Coloproctology. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Dordrecht Heidelberg: Springer. ISBN 978-1-84882-755-4.
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: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "Cystoceles, Urethroceles, Enteroceles, and Rectoceles - Gynecology and Obstetrics - Merck Manuals Professional Edition". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
- ^ Wolff, Bruce G.; American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, eds. (2007). The ASCRS textbook of colon and rectal surgery. New York: Springer. ISBN 978-0-387-24846-2.
Female diseases of the pelvis and genitals
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