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[Application of Rectal Prolapse Constipation Balloon in Single Auxiliary Defecation]
Liangliang Cai1,2, Haihua Qian1, Xiangwu Qiu2
1Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046.
Objective:
To explore the application value of rectal prolapse constipation balloon in single auxiliary defecation.
Methods:
Forty-one patients with moderate or severe rectocele were treated with a rectocele constipation balloon through the vagina. The defecography and VAS scores were compared before and after implantation.
Results:
There was a significant difference between the anorectal angle, rectocele, and VAS scores before and after intervention in defecography (P<0.01).
Conclusions:
A single assisted defecation of the rectocelicular constipation balloon is feasible.
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