PMID: 9548094Apr 21, 1998Paper

Rectocele is associated with paradoxical anal sphincter reaction

International Journal of Colorectal Disease
A MellgrenB Anzén

Abstract

Rectocele is a frequent finding in constipated patients. However, constipation is not always relieved by rectocele repair, which may be due to other overlooked reasons for constipation. The study was designed to investigate patients with rectocele, in order to elucidate concomitant colorectal disorders and their association with rectocele. One hundred and twelve female patients suffering from severe constipation and rectal emptying difficulties were investigated using defecography, electrophysiology, anorectal manometry and colon transit time. Fifty-six patients with rectocele demonstrated by defecography were compared with 56 patients without rectocele, but with other abnormal findings at defecography. The frequency of paradoxical anal sphincter reaction (PSR) was higher in patients with rectocele (60%) than in patients without rectocele (24%). The present study supports an association between rectocele and PSR. We suggest that constipated patients with a rectocele should be investigated thoroughly before rectocele repair is considered. Further studies on the effect of biofeedback training in patients with rectocele and PSR are indicated.

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