{"id":2294,"date":"2024-12-17T22:06:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/rectal-prolapse\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:27:45","slug":"rectal-prolapse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/en\/intestinal-and-anorectal-diseases\/rectal-prolapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Rectal Prolapse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2scr-738ca131ee18cf9fa0e89c2b61feb941\">\n.avia-section.av-m2scr-738ca131ee18cf9fa0e89c2b61feb941{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.drfreitas.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1397373717-1030x687.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-m2scr-738ca131ee18cf9fa0e89c2b61feb941 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#fcfcfc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m2scr-738ca131ee18cf9fa0e89c2b61feb941 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2294'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-40d80b-578b37f058d0efde283fac0e410a3c53 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4szkkkx-f6f78b47cd77b01c3be7018365077132 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rectal Prolapse<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2294'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-20fuez-44ab32d962b71cf67dc0e5d3be7aa195 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4szktk8-17d6cdca592760c4a5b2157ce2ea12f4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Rectal Prolapse \u2013 Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rectal prolapse<\/strong> occurs when the final portion of the rectal lining partially or completely protrudes into the anal canal. In advanced cases, the rectum may even visibly extend outside the anus. The most common causes include chronic constipation with excessive straining, multiple pregnancies, connective tissue weakness, and several other contributing factors.  <\/p>\n<p>Typical symptoms include <strong>difficulity with bowel emptying,<\/strong> often described as the sensation of stool passing through a tight outlet. Complete evacuation is frequently not possible, resulting in multiple small bowel movements per day. As the condition progresses, anal sphincter function may be impaired, leading to bleeding, leakage, soiling of underwear, and, in some cases, ulcerations in the rectal area.   <\/p>\n<p>Diagnosis is based on a thorough clinical and proctological examination and is supplemented by a colonoscopy to rule out other diseases. In addition, specialized radiological diagnostics are used, in close collaboration with experienced radiologists. <\/p>\n<p>Surgical treatment is usually necessary, as quality of life is often significantly affected. Depending on the severity of the prolapse and individual circumstances, the operation may be performed either minimally invasively through the abdomen (laparoscopic rectopexy) or through the anal canal (Delorme or Altemeier procedure). I determine the most appropriate method together with the patient to ensure the best possible outcome.  <\/p>\n<p>As a specialized proctologist, I take plenty of time for thorough consultation and diagnosis. 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