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Reposting - Bowel problems(Dr.von Almen)More questionsFrom: Peggy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 29 Nov 2000 11:16:31 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Peggy wrote: > >At Mon, 27 Nov 2000, j wang, M.D. wrote: > >I have looked into this via the internet and know what causes rectoceles >, my question is I have just started having this problem about 2 weeks >ago, I had a vaginal delivery in 1982 and a c-section 1987,LAVH & LSO >1998,RSO 1999, Why would I start having problems now?Is this surgery >done out patient or is there a hospital stay required and how long?Sorry >for so many questions.Peggy > >>Dr. V has the day off. A rectocele repair is performed by a >>gynecologist. The repair is much like taking in a seam on a coat after >>someone has lost weight. The vaginal wall is opened down the middle, >>the tissue is supported with sutures, the extra tissue is trimmed, and >>it is all stitched back together. Recovery is about 3-4 weeks before >>feeling completely normal. >> >>At Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Peggy wrote: >>> >>>At Sun, 26 Nov 2000, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >>> >>>>Dr. von Almen, >>>Thank you for your responce, Exactly what is involved in repairing a >>>rectocele? Is it painful? how long for recovery?Peggy >>> >>>>At Sun, 26 Nov 2000, Peggy wrote: >>>>> >>>>>Recently I have been having a problem with bowel movements,The feces has >>>>>been getting stuck and when I put a finger in my vagina there is a big >>>>>bulge and when I push on it the feces is easily expelled. What could be >>>>>causing this and What kind of Dr. would I see for this?Thanks in >>>>>advance >>>>>Peggy >>>>Peggy >>>> >>>>sorry, my first response got lost in cyberspace. You have what we call >>>>a rectocoele. This is usually from the stretching of the fascia (tough >>>>tissue) between the rectum and the vagina. This weakness allows the >>>>stool to bulge up and often needs to be pushed out manually. See your >>>>gyn. He can evaluate you and prescribe appropriate therapies and or >>>>surgery. Hope this helps. >>>> >>>>-- >>>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >>>>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth >>>>Private Practice >>>>New Orleans, La. >>>> >>>>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails. >>>> >>>>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are >>>>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified >>>>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start >>>>of a physician-patient relationship. >>>> >>-- >>James Wang, M.D >>Assitant Clinical Prof. >>Tufts University School of Medicine >> >>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >>and/or interventions. >>
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