Przepuklina jelita cienkiego (enterocele)
Charakterystyka, pielęgnacja i opieka

Enterocele, czyli przepuklina jelita cienkiego, polega na przemieszczeniu jelita cienkiego do dolnej części jamy miednicy, powodując uwypuklenie w górnej części pochwy. Stan ten najczęściej dotyczy kobiet po menopauzie, wieloródek oraz pacjentek po operacjach miednicy, zwłaszcza po histerektomii. Objawy obejmują uczucie nacisku lub pełności w miednicy, dyskomfort pochwy, ból podczas stosunku, a także ból dolnej części pleców, który ustępuje w pozycji leżącej. Diagnostyka opiera się na badaniu fizykalnym z manewrem Valsalvy oraz obrazowaniu TK lub MRI. W przypadku łagodnych objawów zaleca się leczenie zachowawcze, takie jak ćwiczenia mięśni dna miednicy (np. Kegla), stosowanie pessariów, unikanie dźwigania ciężkich przedmiotów oraz profilaktykę zaparć i przewlekłego kaszlu.

Charakterystyka przepukliny jelita cienkiego (enterocele)

Przepuklina jelita cienkiego (enterocele) to stan, w którym jelito cienkie przemieszcza się do dolnej części jamy miednicy i wywiera nacisk na górną część pochwy, tworząc uwypuklenie. Termin „przepuklina” oznacza wyślizgnięcie się lub wypadnięcie z normalnego położenia.12 Do takiego stanu dochodzi, gdy mięśnie, tkanki łączne i więzadła w dnie miednicy, które utrzymują jelita, macicę i pochwę we właściwym położeniu, ulegają rozciągnięciu lub rozdarciu.34

Enterocele często występuje równocześnie z przepukliną innych narządów miednicy, takich jak pęcherz moczowy, macica czy odbytnica.5 Kobiety po menopauzie oraz kobiety, które rodziły, są bardziej narażone na rozwój enterocele.6 Stan ten może również rozwinąć się u kobiet, które przeszły wcześniejszą operację w obrębie miednicy, szczególnie histerektomię.7

Objawy przepukliny jelita cienkiego

Objawy przepukliny jelita cienkiego mogą być różnorodne i obejmują:89

  • Uwypuklenie lub obrzęk w okolicy pochwy
  • Długotrwały dyskomfort w pochwie
  • Uczucie nacisku lub pełności w okolicy miednicy
  • Uczucie ciągnięcia w miednicy lub ból dolnej części pleców, który ustępuje w pozycji leżącej
  • Ból podczas stosunku płciowego
  • Wydzielina z pochwy
  • Szybki powrót uczucia potrzeby wypróżnienia krótko po defekacji

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Objawy mogą nasilać się w ciągu dnia, szczególnie po długim staniu lub aktywności fizycznej, i łagodnieć rano po nocnym odpoczynku w pozycji leżącej.12 Przepuklina może również stać się bardziej widoczna podczas napinania się lub parcia (na przykład podczas wypróżniania).13

Diagnostyka przepukliny jelita cienkiego

Diagnostyka enterocele jest kluczowa dla wczesnej interwencji i skutecznego leczenia. Dokładna identyfikacja tego stanu pomaga pracownikom służby zdrowia opracować spersonalizowany plan opieki dla pacjentów, minimalizując dyskomfort i zapobiegając potencjalnym powikłaniom.14

Pierwsza wizyta może odbyć się u lekarza podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej lub u specjalisty w zakresie schorzeń dotyczących kobiecego układu rozrodczego (ginekologa) lub układu rozrodczego i moczowego (uroginekologa, urologa).1516

Do diagnozy przepukliny jelita cienkiego lekarze stosują różne techniki diagnostyczne. Często wykorzystywaną metodą są badania obrazowe, takie jak tomografia komputerowa (TK) lub rezonans magnetyczny (MRI).17 Podczas badania fizykalnego lekarz może poprosić pacjentkę o wykonanie manewru Valsalvy (głęboki wdech z równoczesnym napinaniem się), co może uwidocznić przepuklinę. Niekiedy konieczne jest wykonanie tego manewru w pozycji stojącej z jedną stopą na stołku.18

Leczenie przepukliny jelita cienkiego

W przypadku przepukliny jelita cienkiego znalezienie odpowiedniego leczenia jest kluczowe dla skutecznego zarządzania tym stanem. Dostępne są różne opcje leczenia, a wybór zależy od nasilenia objawów, wieku pacjentki, ogólnego stanu zdrowia oraz preferencji dotyczących leczenia i rekonwalescencji.1920

Leczenie zachowawcze

Jeśli przepuklina powoduje niewiele objawów lub nie powoduje żadnych widocznych objawów, leczenie nie jest konieczne.21 W przypadku łagodnych objawów skuteczne mogą być następujące metody zachowawcze:22

  • Ćwiczenia Kegla – wzmacniają mięśnie dna miednicy, które częściowo podtrzymują macicę, pęcherz i jelita. Silne dno miednicy zapewnia lepsze podparcie dla narządów miednicy, zapobiega pogorszeniu się przepukliny i łagodzi objawy związane z wypadaniem narządów miednicy.23 Ćwiczenia Kegla mogą przynieść najlepsze rezultaty, gdy są prowadzone przez fizjoterapeutę i wspomagane biofeedbackiem.24
  • Pessarium – wyjmowalne urządzenie z gumy (lateksu) lub plastiku (silikonu), które wkłada się do pochwy, aby zapewnić podparcie dla mięśni dna miednicy.25 Pessaria występują w wielu kształtach i rozmiarach. Urządzenie pasuje do pochwy i zapewnia podparcie dla tkanek pochwy przemieszczonych przez wypadanie narządów miednicy.26
  • Unikanie dźwigania ciężkich przedmiotów – podnoszenie ciężkich przedmiotów zwiększa ciśnienie w jamie brzusznej.27
  • Zapobieganie zaparciom – spożywanie pokarmów bogatych w błonnik, picie dużej ilości płynów i regularne ćwiczenia pomagają zapobiegać konieczności wytężania się podczas wypróżniania.28
  • Leczenie przewlekłego kaszlu – stały kaszel zwiększa ciśnienie w jamie brzusznej.29
  • Rzucenie palenia – palenie przyczynia się do przewlekłego kaszlu.30
  • Utrzymanie zdrowej wagi – jeśli masz nadwagę, zrzucenie kilku kilogramów może zmniejszyć ciśnienie wewnątrz jamy brzusznej.31

Leczenie chirurgiczne

Operacja może być skuteczna, jeśli masz zaawansowaną przepuklinę z uciążliwymi objawami.32 W niektórych przypadkach interwencja chirurgiczna staje się nieunikniona. W takiej sytuacji chirurg najpierw przemieszcza jelito cienkie z powrotem na swoje miejsce, a następnie zaciska tkanki i więzadła dna miednicy.33

Operacje naprawcze enterocele można przeprowadzić przez pochwę lub przez małe (półcalowe) laparoskopowe nacięcia w jamie brzusznej.34 Chirurdzy zazwyczaj wykonują minimalnie inwazyjną procedurę przez pochwę.35 Operacja poprawia objawy u większości osób, jednak w niektórych przypadkach przepuklina może pojawić się ponownie kilka lat po operacji.36

Ogólnie, zabieg naprawy enterocele polega na zszyciu warstw podporowych – powięzi łonowo-szyjkowej i powięzi odbytniczo-pochwowej, co naprawia przepuklinę pochwową. Większość pacjentek, które przeszły naprawę enterocele, potrzebuje również podwieszenia sklepienia pochwy. W wielu przypadkach enterocele jest dodatkowo wspierane lub naprawiane przy użyciu siatki.37

Opieka pooperacyjna

Odpowiednia opieka pooperacyjna jest kluczowa dla powodzenia leczenia przepukliny jelita cienkiego.38 Po operacji należy przestrzegać następujących zaleceń:

  • Pobyt w szpitalu może trwać od 1 do 2 dni.39
  • Po operacji będziesz mieć opatrunek (bandaż z gazy) w pochwie, który pomoże zatrzymać krwawienie.40
  • Będziesz również mieć cewnik do odprowadzania moczu z pęcherza. Pielęgniarka usunie gazę i cewnik dzień po operacji.41
  • Lekarz lub pielęgniarka zachęci cię do chodzenia wkrótce po operacji i możesz mieć urządzenie, które automatycznie napełnia się i opróżnia, masując nogi.42
  • Normalna funkcja jelit powraca w ciągu 2-4 tygodni.43
  • Ważne jest, aby w tym czasie unikać zaparć. Lekarz przekaże specjalne instrukcje dotyczące pielęgnacji jelit.44
  • Istotne jest włączenie do diety źródeł błonnika i odpowiedniej ilości płynów. Staraj się pić około 6-8 szklanek wody dziennie.45
  • Większość kobiet może powrócić do normalnej aktywności po około 6 tygodniach.46
  • Unikaj intensywnej aktywności przez pierwsze 6 tygodni i zwiększaj poziom aktywności stopniowo.47
  • Większość kobiet może wznowić stosunki seksualne po około 6 tygodniach.48

Potencjalne powikłania i ryzyko operacji

Ryzyko związane z naprawą enterocele jest rzadkie, ale może obejmować:4950

  • Zatrzymanie moczu
  • Uszkodzenie pęcherza
  • Uszkodzenie jelita lub odbytnicy
  • Infekcję
  • Bolesne stosunki płciowe
  • Powstanie nieprawidłowego połączenia lub otworu między dwoma narządami (przetoka)

Ponadto zaniedbanie przepukliny jelita cienkiego może prowadzić do owrzodzeń, zgorzeli, krwawienia i uwięźnięcia odbytnicy, co stanowi stan nagły.51 W rzadkich przypadkach, gdy enterocele jest związana z niedrożnością jelita cienkiego i nie można jej zredukować, konieczne jest pilne leczenie chirurgiczne, aby uniknąć martwicy jelit i ogólnoustrojowej infekcji.52

Wskazówki dotyczące pielęgnacji i zapobiegania

Aby zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju przepukliny jelita cienkiego lub zapobiec pogorszeniu istniejącej przepukliny, zaleca się następujące środki:5354

  • Utrzymuj zdrową wagę – nadwaga może zwiększać nacisk na narządy miednicy
  • Zapobiegaj zaparciom – jedz pokarmy bogate w błonnik, pij dużo płynów i regularnie ćwicz
  • Lecz przewlekły kaszel – stały kaszel zwiększa ciśnienie w jamie brzusznej
  • Rzuć palenie – palenie przyczynia się do przewlekłego kaszlu
  • Unikaj dźwigania ciężkich przedmiotów – podnoszenie ciężkich przedmiotów zwiększa ciśnienie w jamie brzusznej

W przypadku trudności z wypróżnianiem związanych z enterocele, zaleca się następujące kroki: zamknij drzwi łazienki i odizoluj się od aktywności i głosów na zewnątrz, aby zapewnić sobie spokój i ułatwić relaksację. Możesz również spróbować podeprzeć wargi sromowe dwoma pierwszymi palcami, delikatnie dociskając do warg sromowych, tworząc pewne podparcie strukturalne dla dna miednicy, przed parciem podczas wypróżniania.55

Podsumowanie i wnioski

Przepuklina jelita cienkiego (enterocele) to stan, w którym jelito cienkie przemieszcza się do dolnej części jamy miednicy i tworzy uwypuklenie w górnej części pochwy. Stan ten dotyka głównie kobiety po menopauzie i kobiety, które rodziły, ale może również wystąpić po operacjach w obrębie miednicy, szczególnie po histerektomii.5657

Objawy przepukliny jelita cienkiego mogą obejmować uczucie nacisku lub pełności w miednicy, dyskomfort pochwy, ból podczas stosunku płciowego oraz uczucie ciągnięcia w miednicy lub ból dolnej części pleców.58 Leczenie zależy od nasilenia objawów i może obejmować metody zachowawcze, takie jak ćwiczenia Kegla i pessaria, lub interwencję chirurgiczną w cięższych przypadkach.59

Odpowiednia opieka po operacji, w tym unikanie zaparć, stopniowe zwiększanie aktywności i regularne stosowanie się do zaleceń lekarza, jest kluczowa dla powodzenia leczenia.60 Większość kobiet może powrócić do normalnej aktywności po około 6 tygodniach od operacji.61

Ryzyko związane z naprawą enterocele jest rzadkie, ale może obejmować zatrzymanie moczu, uszkodzenie pęcherza lub jelita, infekcję, bolesne stosunki płciowe i powstanie przetoki.62 Zaniedbanie przepukliny jelita cienkiego może prowadzić do poważnych powikłań, takich jak owrzodzenia, zgorzel, krwawienie i uwięźnięcie odbytnicy.63

Aby zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju przepukliny jelita cienkiego, zaleca się utrzymywanie zdrowej wagi, zapobieganie zaparciom, leczenie przewlekłego kaszlu, rzucenie palenia i unikanie dźwigania ciężkich przedmiotów.64 Wczesne wykrycie i interwencja są kluczowe w skutecznym zarządzaniu enterocele.65

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
    https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/s/small-bowel-prolapse-enterocele2/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word „prolapse” means to slip or fall out of place. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] Small bowel prolapse typically doesn’t need treatment if the symptoms don’t trouble you. Surgery may be effective if you have advanced prolapse with bothersome symptoms. Nonsurgical approaches are available if you wish to avoid surgery, if surgery would be too risky or if you want to become pregnant in the future. […] Treatment options for small bowel prolapse include: Observation. If your prolapse causes few or no obvious symptoms, you don’t need treatment. Simple self-care measures, such as performing exercises called Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles, may provide symptom relief.
  • #2 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #3 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #4 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #5 Enterocele – Pelvic Floor Center
    https://pelvicfloorcenter.org/enterocele/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele, occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word „prolapse” means to slip or fall out of place. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgical repair. […] Many women with small bowel prolapse also experience prolapse of other pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus or rectum. […] See your doctor if you develop signs or symptoms of prolapse that bother you. […] Factors that increase your risk of developing small bowel prolapse include: […] You may be genetically prone to prolapse due to weaker connective tissues in your pelvic area, making you naturally more susceptible to small bowel prolapse and other types of pelvic organ prolapse.
  • #6 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #7 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Enterocele occurs when the intestines (small bowel) protrude through a fascial defect or weak tissues, typically at the apex (top) of the vagina. Women whove experienced birth trauma or had prolonged deliveries or forceps deliveries may have a higher risk of enterocele. Patients with previous pelvic surgery may have a predisposition to an enterocele as well; particularly a hysterectomy. […] An enterocele can develop in the posterior wall (back side by rectum) or anterior wall (front side by uterus), basically wherever the small bowel (intestines) fall through defects in the vaginal wall. The size and degree of drop of enteroceles may vary considerably, from halfway down the vaginal length, all the way down to the perineum (tissues surrounding the urogenital and anal openings), or even protrude out of the anal canal to form rectal prolapse. An enterocele may be distinguished during pelvic examination as a bulge that occurs during the valsalva maneuver (deep held breath while bearing down). It may also be necessary for a physician to request you perform the valsalva maneuver while you are standing with one foot on a stool.
  • #8 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele, is an abnormal condition where the small intestine slides into the lower pelvic cavity making a bulge on the top part of the vagina. Although self-care measures can reduce the probability of small bowel prolapse, once it occurs, it needs to be treated. […] Depending on the intensity of the prolapse, meaning bulge, surgical or other corrective methods are chosen by your doctor. […] If you observe bulging or swelling in your vaginal region. […] Vaginal discomfort for a prolonged period. […] Feeling pressure or fullness in the pelvic area for longer duration. […] You can ensure the following preventive measures to reduce the probability of small bowel prolapse: […] Overweight can increase the pressure on your pelvic organs. Hence, keeping a check on your weight can reduce the pressure in your abdomen.
  • #9 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Symptoms of an enterocele may be sensation of a mass bulging into the vagina or pushing against the perineum or pain with intercourse. They may also include a pulling sensation in the pelvis or low back pain that eases up when you lie down, vaginal discharge, or a feeling of pelvic fullness, pain, or pressure. There may be a rapid return of bowel movement urge shortly after evacuating bowels (gotta go, gotta go again). […] I encourage them to try the following steps to make bowel movements a bit more user-friendly. Lock the bathroom door and „go deaf” to activities and voices outside that door, to assure no one and nothing can disturb you – it will make it easier to relax. And V-brace the labia with your first two fingers, pushing against the labia gently, creating some structural support for the pelvic floor, prior to bearing down to have a bowel movement.
  • #10 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Symptoms of an enterocele may be sensation of a mass bulging into the vagina or pushing against the perineum or pain with intercourse. They may also include a pulling sensation in the pelvis or low back pain that eases up when you lie down, vaginal discharge, or a feeling of pelvic fullness, pain, or pressure. There may be a rapid return of bowel movement urge shortly after evacuating bowels (gotta go, gotta go again). […] I encourage them to try the following steps to make bowel movements a bit more user-friendly. Lock the bathroom door and „go deaf” to activities and voices outside that door, to assure no one and nothing can disturb you – it will make it easier to relax. And V-brace the labia with your first two fingers, pushing against the labia gently, creating some structural support for the pelvic floor, prior to bearing down to have a bowel movement.
  • #11 Enterocele & Sigmoidocele – The Birmingham Bowel Clinic
    https://birminghambowelclinic.co.uk/enterocele-sigmoidocele/
    Many women may notice a bulge in their vagina. They may also notice dragging or a feeling of pressure particularly towards the end of the day or if they have been on their feet for a few hours. […] As the bulge gets bigger sometimes it can be more difficult to completely empty their bowels. This is because the bulge presses on the front of the rectum. Sometimes the bulging gives the sensations that there is still more bowel movement to pass even though the lower bowel is empty. […] If symptoms are minimal then no surgical treatment may be necessary. Keeping the stools soft and avoiding straining should help to prevent the enterocele or sigmoidocele getting larger. Sometimes glycerine suppositories or small enemas will help emptying. […] For most women who have an enterocele or sigmoidocele that is causing pressure symptoms or problems with bowel emptying, a repair is recommended. The type of repair will depend on whether there is any other pelvic floor weakness or prolapse. An operation to repair an enterocele through the vagina may be performed in conjunction with a gynecologist. Sometimes a ventral mesh rectopexy may be considered particularly if internal rectal prolapse co-exists.
  • #12 Small Bowel Prolapse – Humanitas.net
    https://www.humanitas.net/diseases/small-bowel-prolapse/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele, occurs when the tissues and muscles that hold the small intestine (small bowel) become stretched or weakened. This is turn causes the small bowel to press against and move the upper wall of the vagina, creating a bulge. Small bowel prolapse can develop if there is an increased amount of pressure on the pelvic muscles, such as from childbirth, aging or other processes. The condition becomes typically worse after being active and shows signs of relief in the morning after lying down all night. Symptoms of small bowel prolapsed can range from severe pelvic pain to subtle discomfort when sitting. To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care treatments are often the most effective; however, in more severe cases of the condition, surgical repair may be vital.
  • #13 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). […] Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the vaginal wall. […] General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. […] Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. […] Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include: urinary retention, bladder injury, bowel or rectal injury, infection, painful intercourse, formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
  • #14 Small bowel prolapse: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/small-bowel-prolapse/
    If you’re experiencing symptoms like abdominal pain or bowel issues, it’s essential to consult with a Gynecologist to assess and address potential small bowel prolapse concerns. […] Diagnosing small bowel prolapse is crucial for timely intervention and effective treatment. The accurate identification of this condition can help healthcare professionals develop a personalized care plan for patients, minimizing discomfort and preventing potential complications. […] To diagnose small bowel prolapse, doctors employ various diagnostic techniques. One commonly used method is imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). […] When it comes to small bowel prolapse, finding the right treatment is crucial for managing this condition effectively. […] There are several treatment options available to address small bowel prolapse. One common approach is conservative management, which includes lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes and pelvic floor exercises.
  • #15 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) | Beacon Health System
    https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-enterocele?content_id=CON-20377641
    Depending on the severity of your condition, these self-care measures may provide the symptom relief you need: Perform Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles and support weakened vaginal tissues. […] Your first appointment may be with your primary care doctor or with a doctor who specializes in conditions affecting the female reproductive tract (gynecologist) or the reproductive tract and urinary system (urogynecologist, urologist).
  • #16 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) | Swiss Medical Network
    https://www.swissmedical.net/en/healtcare-library/con-20377641
    Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which, in part, support the uterus, bladder and bowel. A strong pelvic floor provides better support for your pelvic organs, prevents prolapse from worsening and relieves symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse. […] Depending on the severity of your condition, these self-care measures may provide the symptom relief you need: Perform Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles and support weakened vaginal tissues. […] Your first appointment may be with your primary care doctor or with a doctor who specializes in conditions affecting the female reproductive tract (gynecologist) or the reproductive tract and urinary system (urogynecologist, urologist).
  • #17 Small bowel prolapse: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/small-bowel-prolapse/
    If you’re experiencing symptoms like abdominal pain or bowel issues, it’s essential to consult with a Gynecologist to assess and address potential small bowel prolapse concerns. […] Diagnosing small bowel prolapse is crucial for timely intervention and effective treatment. The accurate identification of this condition can help healthcare professionals develop a personalized care plan for patients, minimizing discomfort and preventing potential complications. […] To diagnose small bowel prolapse, doctors employ various diagnostic techniques. One commonly used method is imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). […] When it comes to small bowel prolapse, finding the right treatment is crucial for managing this condition effectively. […] There are several treatment options available to address small bowel prolapse. One common approach is conservative management, which includes lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes and pelvic floor exercises.
  • #18 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Enterocele occurs when the intestines (small bowel) protrude through a fascial defect or weak tissues, typically at the apex (top) of the vagina. Women whove experienced birth trauma or had prolonged deliveries or forceps deliveries may have a higher risk of enterocele. Patients with previous pelvic surgery may have a predisposition to an enterocele as well; particularly a hysterectomy. […] An enterocele can develop in the posterior wall (back side by rectum) or anterior wall (front side by uterus), basically wherever the small bowel (intestines) fall through defects in the vaginal wall. The size and degree of drop of enteroceles may vary considerably, from halfway down the vaginal length, all the way down to the perineum (tissues surrounding the urogenital and anal openings), or even protrude out of the anal canal to form rectal prolapse. An enterocele may be distinguished during pelvic examination as a bulge that occurs during the valsalva maneuver (deep held breath while bearing down). It may also be necessary for a physician to request you perform the valsalva maneuver while you are standing with one foot on a stool.
  • #19 Enterocele – Diagnosis, Treatment, and Repair – Midwest Center for Pelvic Health
    https://www.midwestpelvis.com/enterocele-repair/
    Enterocele is a specific type of pelvic organ prolapse that occurs when the small intestine pushes on the vaginal walls causing a bulge or protrusion. […] Enterocele repair surgeries can be performed either through the vagina or through small (half-inch) laparoscopic incisions in the abdomen. […] The enterocele treatment that is right for you depends on the severity of your symptoms, your goals for treatment and recovery (especially if considering enterocele repair), your risk factors, and your general health.
  • #20 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #21 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
    https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/s/small-bowel-prolapse-enterocele2/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word „prolapse” means to slip or fall out of place. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] Small bowel prolapse typically doesn’t need treatment if the symptoms don’t trouble you. Surgery may be effective if you have advanced prolapse with bothersome symptoms. Nonsurgical approaches are available if you wish to avoid surgery, if surgery would be too risky or if you want to become pregnant in the future. […] Treatment options for small bowel prolapse include: Observation. If your prolapse causes few or no obvious symptoms, you don’t need treatment. Simple self-care measures, such as performing exercises called Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles, may provide symptom relief.
  • #22 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    If you suffer from constipation, consume fiber-rich foods and plenty of healthy fluids like fruit juices. Regular exercise and yoga can also ease constipation. […] Chronic cough creates pressure on your abdomen. Hence, seek medical help to treat chronic cough. […] Smoking contributes to coughing. Hence, avoid smoking as much as possible. […] In case of mild symptoms, regular exercise, treating constipation, weight control measures, and avoiding heavy lifting can mitigate the worsening of your situation. […] A pessary is a silicone or rubber tube that supports the vagina. It comes in various sizes and shapes, and with a trial and error method, your doctor suggests a suitable one for you to insert, remove, and clean. […] In some cases, surgical intervention becomes inevitable. In such an instance, your doctor tightens the tissues and ligaments of the pelvic floor after moving the small intestine back into its place.
  • #23 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
    https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/s/small-bowel-prolapse-enterocele2/
    Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which, in part, support the uterus, bladder and bowel. A strong pelvic floor provides better support for your pelvic organs, prevents prolapse from worsening and relieves symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse. […] Depending on the severity of your condition, these self-care measures may provide the symptom relief you need: Perform Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles and support weakened vaginal tissues. […] Ask your doctor for feedback on whether you’re using the right muscles. Kegel exercises may be most successful when they’re taught by a physical therapist and reinforced with biofeedback.
  • #24 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377666
    Ask your doctor for feedback on whether you’re using the right muscles. Kegel exercises may be most successful when they’re taught by a physical therapist and reinforced with biofeedback. Biofeedback involves using monitoring devices that help ensure you’re tightening the proper muscles, with optimal intensity and length of time.
  • #25 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #26 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) | Health Library | Memorial Health System
    https://www.mhsystem.org/health-library/con-20377641/
    Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which, in part, support the uterus, bladder and bowel. A strong pelvic floor provides better support for your pelvic organs, prevents prolapse from worsening and relieves symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse. […] Pessaries come in many shapes and sizes. The device fits into the vagina and provides support to vaginal tissues displaced by pelvic organ prolapse. A health care provider can fit a pessary and help provide information about which type would work best.
  • #27 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #28 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #29 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #30 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #31 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #32 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
    https://www.mymlc.com/health-information/diseases-and-conditions/s/small-bowel-prolapse-enterocele2/
    Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word „prolapse” means to slip or fall out of place. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] Small bowel prolapse typically doesn’t need treatment if the symptoms don’t trouble you. Surgery may be effective if you have advanced prolapse with bothersome symptoms. Nonsurgical approaches are available if you wish to avoid surgery, if surgery would be too risky or if you want to become pregnant in the future. […] Treatment options for small bowel prolapse include: Observation. If your prolapse causes few or no obvious symptoms, you don’t need treatment. Simple self-care measures, such as performing exercises called Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles, may provide symptom relief.
  • #33 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    If you suffer from constipation, consume fiber-rich foods and plenty of healthy fluids like fruit juices. Regular exercise and yoga can also ease constipation. […] Chronic cough creates pressure on your abdomen. Hence, seek medical help to treat chronic cough. […] Smoking contributes to coughing. Hence, avoid smoking as much as possible. […] In case of mild symptoms, regular exercise, treating constipation, weight control measures, and avoiding heavy lifting can mitigate the worsening of your situation. […] A pessary is a silicone or rubber tube that supports the vagina. It comes in various sizes and shapes, and with a trial and error method, your doctor suggests a suitable one for you to insert, remove, and clean. […] In some cases, surgical intervention becomes inevitable. In such an instance, your doctor tightens the tissues and ligaments of the pelvic floor after moving the small intestine back into its place.
  • #34 Enterocele – Diagnosis, Treatment, and Repair – Midwest Center for Pelvic Health
    https://www.midwestpelvis.com/enterocele-repair/
    Enterocele is a specific type of pelvic organ prolapse that occurs when the small intestine pushes on the vaginal walls causing a bulge or protrusion. […] Enterocele repair surgeries can be performed either through the vagina or through small (half-inch) laparoscopic incisions in the abdomen. […] The enterocele treatment that is right for you depends on the severity of your symptoms, your goals for treatment and recovery (especially if considering enterocele repair), your risk factors, and your general health.
  • #35 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    Pelvic floor exercises like Kegels to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Your provider may recommend working with a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy. This specialist may use biofeedback and other techniques to help you learn how to perform the exercises correctly. […] Surgery to move the small intestine back into place and repair stretched or torn tissues. Surgeons typically perform a minimally invasive procedure through the vagina. […] Most women get symptom relief through nonsurgical treatments. You may learn how to do pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) or use a removable support device called a pessary. Rarely, a woman needs surgery.
  • #36 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele | The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
    https://www.cham.org/health-library/article?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] An enterocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. But in some cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
  • #37 Enterocele Repair – St. George Surgical Center
    https://www.stgeorgesurgical.com/procedure/enterocele-repair/
    A Enterocele Repair (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the tissues and muscles that hold the small bowel in place are stretched or weakened this is a vaginal hernia known as an Enterocele it is repaired by sewing the supportive layers together. This can cause the small bowel to move from its natural position and press against the wall of the vagina […] Enterocele Repair is where the pubocervical and rectovaginal fascia (supportive layers) are sewn together, repairing the vaginal hernia known as an Enterocele. Most patients who have done an Enterocele repair also need a vaginal vault suspension. In many cases the Enterocele is further supported or repaired with the use of mesh. This can be part of the vault suspension or Rectocele repair. […] General anesthesia is usually used for a Enterocele Repair. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
  • #38 Enterocele Repair in Dubai – Vaginal Enterocele Repair
    https://www.novomed.com/services/specialized-clinics/gynecology-obstetrics/general-gynecology-exam/enterocele-repair/
    An enterocele, also called small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse where the small intestine descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes against the upper part of the vaginal wall, causing the top of the vagina to bulge. […] Self-care and other nonsurgical approaches are usually beneficial in treating mild bowel prolapse. In severe cases, surgery may be required to correct the prolapse. […] If the symptoms aren’t bothering you, small bowel prolapse usually does not require treatment. If you want to avoid surgery, simple self-care procedures, such as completing Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles, may help to alleviate symptoms. […] You should consider Enterocele Repair surgery if you have advanced prolapse with bothersome symptoms. […] Most patients who have undergone an enterocele repair also need a vaginal vault suspension. […] Your follow-up care is crucial to the success of your treatment. […] To reduce your chances of developing an enterocele, you should avoid being constipated, carrying heavy objects, smoking, and being overweight.
  • #39 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #40 About Your Enterocele or Rectocele Repair | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/enterocele-rectocele-repair
    An enterocele (en-TUH-roh-seel) is when your small intestine moves downward. This makes your intestine push on the back wall of your vagina, making it bulge. An enterocele is also called a small bowel prolapse. […] You can make your pelvic muscles stronger with physical therapy (PT). You may have a pessary device put into your vagina. The device will hold up the organs that cause the bulge. This support may help ease your symptoms. […] Repair surgery makes the wall of your vagina stronger using sutures (stitches). This stops your small intestine or rectum from bulging into your vagina. Your small intestine and rectum are not part of your surgery. […] You will have a dressing (gauze bandage) in your vagina after your surgery. This will help stop any bleeding. […] You will also have a catheter to drain urine from your bladder. Your nurse will take out the gauze and catheter the day after your surgery.
  • #41 About Your Enterocele or Rectocele Repair | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/enterocele-rectocele-repair
    An enterocele (en-TUH-roh-seel) is when your small intestine moves downward. This makes your intestine push on the back wall of your vagina, making it bulge. An enterocele is also called a small bowel prolapse. […] You can make your pelvic muscles stronger with physical therapy (PT). You may have a pessary device put into your vagina. The device will hold up the organs that cause the bulge. This support may help ease your symptoms. […] Repair surgery makes the wall of your vagina stronger using sutures (stitches). This stops your small intestine or rectum from bulging into your vagina. Your small intestine and rectum are not part of your surgery. […] You will have a dressing (gauze bandage) in your vagina after your surgery. This will help stop any bleeding. […] You will also have a catheter to drain urine from your bladder. Your nurse will take out the gauze and catheter the day after your surgery.
  • #42 Enterocele Repair: Small Bowel Prolapse | Benenden Hospital
    https://www.benendenhospital.org.uk/treatments-services/gynaecology/enterocele-repair/
    Your Consultant will often suggest this surgery only after other treatments have failed to correct your problem. […] After your surgery, you may need to stay in hospital for one or more days. […] Your Consultant or nurse will encourage you to walk soon after your surgery and you may have a device that automatically inflates and deflates, which will massage your legs. […] Typical recovery time after the enterocele repair procedure is up to six weeks for most people. […] Your Consultant will advise you on what to expect in terms of your individual recovery and will support you with appropriate pain and advise you on when you can expect to resume normal activity including intercourse relief.
  • #43 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). […] Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the vaginal wall. […] General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. […] Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. […] Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include: urinary retention, bladder injury, bowel or rectal injury, infection, painful intercourse, formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
  • #44 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #45 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele | The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
    https://www.cham.org/health-library/article?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] An enterocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. But in some cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
  • #46 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #47 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #48 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #49 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). […] Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the vaginal wall. […] General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. […] Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. […] Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include: urinary retention, bladder injury, bowel or rectal injury, infection, painful intercourse, formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
  • #50 Health Library | The University of Vermont Health Network
    https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/wellness-resources/health-library/tv1532
    Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. But in some cases, prolapse happens again several years after surgery. […] Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include: urinary retention, bladder injury, bowel or rectal injury, infection, painful intercourse, formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
  • #51 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    Hysterectomy, kegel exercises, and a few other self-care measures may show positive outcomes in avoiding small bowel prolapse. However, there is nothing to worry about as most of the time, the symptoms are mild, and treatment options are available. […] Take care of all aspects that may worsen your condition, or increase the pressure in your pelvic region, avoid lifting heavy exercises or extreme physical activities. […] Negligence of small bowel prolapse may lead to ulcers, Gangrene, bleeding, and strangulated rectum which is a medical emergency.
  • #52 Enterocele with Risk of Intestinal Incarceration: A Case Report
    https://www.scientificarchives.com/article/enterocele-with-risk-of-intestinal-incarceration-a-case-report
    Purpose: To describe the diagnosis and management of enterocele with high risk of bowel ischemia in patients with pelvic organ prolapse. […] The management of these patients aims to reduce prolapse in order to improve their quality of life. […] Urgent intervention is rarely required, but in cases where the enterocele is associated with small bowel obstruction and cannot be reduced, emergency surgical treatment would be indicated to try to avoid intestinal necrosis and systemic infection. […] The diagnosis of advanced enterocele with risk of intestinal obstruction is a very rare but potentially serious clinical case. The immediate recognition and management are very important because of the risk of vaginal rupture, intestinal necrosis, and also systemic infection. […] It should be noted that prolapse reduction was possible thanks to preoperative management with the patient being placed in the Trendelenburg position together with the application of local ice to the perineum. In this way the tissues were in a better condition to be repaired.
  • #53 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #54 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    If you suffer from constipation, consume fiber-rich foods and plenty of healthy fluids like fruit juices. Regular exercise and yoga can also ease constipation. […] Chronic cough creates pressure on your abdomen. Hence, seek medical help to treat chronic cough. […] Smoking contributes to coughing. Hence, avoid smoking as much as possible. […] In case of mild symptoms, regular exercise, treating constipation, weight control measures, and avoiding heavy lifting can mitigate the worsening of your situation. […] A pessary is a silicone or rubber tube that supports the vagina. It comes in various sizes and shapes, and with a trial and error method, your doctor suggests a suitable one for you to insert, remove, and clean. […] In some cases, surgical intervention becomes inevitable. In such an instance, your doctor tightens the tissues and ligaments of the pelvic floor after moving the small intestine back into its place.
  • #55 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Symptoms of an enterocele may be sensation of a mass bulging into the vagina or pushing against the perineum or pain with intercourse. They may also include a pulling sensation in the pelvis or low back pain that eases up when you lie down, vaginal discharge, or a feeling of pelvic fullness, pain, or pressure. There may be a rapid return of bowel movement urge shortly after evacuating bowels (gotta go, gotta go again). […] I encourage them to try the following steps to make bowel movements a bit more user-friendly. Lock the bathroom door and „go deaf” to activities and voices outside that door, to assure no one and nothing can disturb you – it will make it easier to relax. And V-brace the labia with your first two fingers, pushing against the labia gently, creating some structural support for the pelvic floor, prior to bearing down to have a bowel movement.
  • #56 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    An enterocele, or small bowel prolapse, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. It occurs when the small intestine prolapses, or drops, causing a bulge in the vagina. Postmenopausal women and women who have given birth are more likely to develop enteroceles. Pessary devices and Kegels (pelvic floor exercises) can help. […] An enterocele occurs when muscles, connective tissues and ligaments in the pelvic region (pelvic floor) stretch or tear. These muscles and tissues support the bowels, uterus and vagina. […] Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment. […] Treatments for an enterocele include: Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
  • #57 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Enterocele occurs when the intestines (small bowel) protrude through a fascial defect or weak tissues, typically at the apex (top) of the vagina. Women whove experienced birth trauma or had prolonged deliveries or forceps deliveries may have a higher risk of enterocele. Patients with previous pelvic surgery may have a predisposition to an enterocele as well; particularly a hysterectomy. […] An enterocele can develop in the posterior wall (back side by rectum) or anterior wall (front side by uterus), basically wherever the small bowel (intestines) fall through defects in the vaginal wall. The size and degree of drop of enteroceles may vary considerably, from halfway down the vaginal length, all the way down to the perineum (tissues surrounding the urogenital and anal openings), or even protrude out of the anal canal to form rectal prolapse. An enterocele may be distinguished during pelvic examination as a bulge that occurs during the valsalva maneuver (deep held breath while bearing down). It may also be necessary for a physician to request you perform the valsalva maneuver while you are standing with one foot on a stool.
  • #58 ENTEROCELE, RECTOCELE, OR BOTH?
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enterocele-rectocele-both-sherrie-palm
    Symptoms of an enterocele may be sensation of a mass bulging into the vagina or pushing against the perineum or pain with intercourse. They may also include a pulling sensation in the pelvis or low back pain that eases up when you lie down, vaginal discharge, or a feeling of pelvic fullness, pain, or pressure. There may be a rapid return of bowel movement urge shortly after evacuating bowels (gotta go, gotta go again). […] I encourage them to try the following steps to make bowel movements a bit more user-friendly. Lock the bathroom door and „go deaf” to activities and voices outside that door, to assure no one and nothing can disturb you – it will make it easier to relax. And V-brace the labia with your first two fingers, pushing against the labia gently, creating some structural support for the pelvic floor, prior to bearing down to have a bowel movement.
  • #59 Enterocele (Small Bowel Prolapse): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16966-enterocele
    Pelvic floor exercises like Kegels to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Your provider may recommend working with a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy. This specialist may use biofeedback and other techniques to help you learn how to perform the exercises correctly. […] Surgery to move the small intestine back into place and repair stretched or torn tissues. Surgeons typically perform a minimally invasive procedure through the vagina. […] Most women get symptom relief through nonsurgical treatments. You may learn how to do pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) or use a removable support device called a pessary. Rarely, a woman needs surgery.
  • #60 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #61 Enterocele | Parkview Health
    https://www.parkview.com/conditions-treatments/enterocele
    General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually. […] It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. […] Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
  • #62 Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=tv1532
    A rectocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. […] A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). […] Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the vaginal wall. […] General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. […] Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. […] Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. […] Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to help symptoms such as pressure from movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. […] Surgery helps improve symptoms for most people. […] Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include: urinary retention, bladder injury, bowel or rectal injury, infection, painful intercourse, formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
  • #63 Small Bowel Prolapse or Enterocele – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.apollohospitals.com/diseases-and-conditions/small-bowel-prolapse-or-enterocele-symptoms-causes-prevention-and-treatment/
    Hysterectomy, kegel exercises, and a few other self-care measures may show positive outcomes in avoiding small bowel prolapse. However, there is nothing to worry about as most of the time, the symptoms are mild, and treatment options are available. […] Take care of all aspects that may worsen your condition, or increase the pressure in your pelvic region, avoid lifting heavy exercises or extreme physical activities. […] Negligence of small bowel prolapse may lead to ulcers, Gangrene, bleeding, and strangulated rectum which is a medical emergency.
  • #64 Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enterocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20377661
    Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when muscles and tissues that hold the intestines (small bowel) in place inside the pelvic cavity weaken, causing the small bowel to descend and bulge into the vagina. […] To manage small bowel prolapse, self-care measures and other nonsurgical options are often effective. In severe cases, you may need surgery to fix the prolapse. […] You may be able to lower your chances of small bowel prolapse with these strategies: Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing some weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen. Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements. Treat a chronic cough. Constant coughing increases abdominal pressure. See your doctor to ask about treatment if you have an ongoing (chronic) cough. Quit smoking. Smoking contributes to chronic coughing. Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. […] Small bowel prolapse (enterocele) care at Mayo Clinic.
  • #65 Small bowel prolapse: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://continentalhospitals.com/diseases/small-bowel-prolapse/
    Small bowel prolapse, also known as small bowel herniation or enterocele, is a medical condition that occurs when a portion of the small intestine protrudes into the pelvic cavity. This happens when the supporting structures of the small bowel weaken or become damaged, causing it to drop down and push against surrounding organs. Small bowel prolapse can lead to various symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the pelvic area. […] Understanding what small bowel prolapse is and its associated symptoms is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you suspect you may be experiencing this condition, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional who can provide an accurate diagnosis and recommend suitable management options. Early detection and intervention are key in managing small bowel prolapse effectively. Treatment options may include lifestyle modifications, such as dietary changes and pelvic floor exercises, as well as surgical interventions in more severe cases.