An enterocele is a protrusion of the
small intestines and
peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids. It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesot ...
into the
vagina
In mammals, the vagina is the elastic, muscular part of the female genital tract. In humans, it extends from the vestibule to the cervix. The outer vaginal opening is normally partly covered by a thin layer of mucosal tissue called the hy ...
l canal.
It may be treated transvaginally or by
laparoscopy
Laparoscopy () is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen.Medl ...
.
An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of
obstructed defecation.
Enteroceles can form after treatment for gynecological cancers.
See also
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Dolichodouglas
References
External links
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Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
Women's health