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Rectal prolapse - Overview

Definition of Rectal prolapse:

Rectal prolapse is when the tissue that lines the rectum falls down into or sticks through the anal opening.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Rectal prolapse occurs most often in children under age 6 and in the elderly. It is often associated with the following conditions:

  • Reviewed last on: 7/14/2006
  • J.A. Lee, MD, Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.