A rectocele (l {respell|REK|tə-seel}) results from a tear in the rectovaginal septum (which is normally a tough, fibrous, sheet-like divider between the rectum and vagina). Rectal tissue bulges through this tear and into the vagina as a hernia. There are two main causes of this tear: childbirth, and hysterectomy. Although the term applies most us... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectocele
disorder in which the rectum bulges into the back wall of the vagina. It is caused when the muscles and connective tissues supporting the rectum and ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/21
Rectocele: Bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina. Rectocele is due to weakening of the pelvic support structures and thinning of the rectovaginal septum (the tissues separating the rectum from the vagina). Also called a proctocele. Risk factors for a rectocele include a history of multiple, difficult or prolonged deliveries, force... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32804
A condition in which the rectum protrudes or herniates into the vagina. During childbirth, the thin fibrous tissue between the rectum and vagina can weaken and tear, which will allow the rectum to protrude into the vagina. The condition can also occur during a hysterectomy. Synonym(s): Proctocele Found on http://www.pregnology.com/