Higher Symptom Score, Larger Residual Rectocele, and Lower Rectal Compliance Predict Failure of Improvement after Surgical Treatment of Rectocele

Background Rectocele is a frequent finding in women and is usually asymptomatic. However, it is sometimes associated with symptoms of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS). While most patients with ODS due to rectocele respond well to conservative treatment, some may require surgical treatment. The a...

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Main Authors: Sameh Hany Emile, Ahmed Hossam Elfallal, Mahmoud Abdelnaby, Mohamed Balata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-1756146