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Rectocele in children: a case report.

Sunny Z Hussain¹, Gary D Dunn, Mark F Brown

¹Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA.

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|November 2, 2010

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Rectocele, a rectal protrusion into the vagina causing obstructed defecation, is rarely seen in children. This study presents three pediatric cases, with surgical intervention proving effective for symptom resolution.

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Pediatric Surgery
Gastroenterology
Urogynecology

Background:

Rectocele, characterized by anterior rectal wall protrusion into the vagina, typically presents with obstructed defecation.
This condition is predominantly observed in adult females, with limited documentation in males and no prior reports in pediatric populations.

Observation:

Three pediatric cases of rectocele with obstructed defecation, including constipation and refractory straining, are presented.
Diagnosis was confirmed using defecography.
Two patients underwent surgical treatment, while one received conservative management.

Findings:

Surgical intervention resulted in complete resolution of rectocele symptoms in the pediatric patients.
Postoperative recovery was uneventful for surgically treated individuals.

Implications:

Further multicenter studies utilizing radiologic assessments are recommended for children with refractory constipation to better define pediatric rectocele.
Early identification and management may prevent severe rectal and uterovaginal prolapse in children.