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Can recto anal intussusception progress into rectocele?Kindly answer...One year back I had recto anal intussusception and today in report it says "Increased pelvic descent with anterior rectocele"..Why are the findings in report different?Both tests done from same diagnostic centre..Does todays report mean that my problem has increased or decreased?Kindly tell me..Its really important for me to know...Sorry for posting the question again..Does prolapse mean rectal prolapse?Does this problems require surgery?If yes then what kind?I mean to say STARR or laparoscopy?plz help me..Also tell me what is there in the report..
Provide last year report and ask for comparative report from Diagnostic centre, like status is same or improved or worsened.
Your symptoms are most important to decide the line of treatment. This test is adjunct to decision process.
Prolapse means usually rectal prolapse.
Rectal prolapse usually require surgery to reposition at proper place to avoid complications. Normally rectum doesn't prolapse.
Type of surgery is decided by clinical assessment of patient by expert doctor so discuss with your treating doctor.
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Report mentioned about rectocele which is a kind of descent / prolapse.. Every rectal prolapse doesn't necessarily need surgery only as there are multi modality treatments involved as medical management,lifestyle modifications, biofeedback therapies & regular followup..With all these measures done regularly and properly under guidance, should generally be sufficient in majority of patients to manage with the problem.
Few who doesn't get relief or have major issues , they may need surgery.
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Need biofeedback therapy sessions
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