Rectal prolapse, rectal intussusception, rectocele, and solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

Rectal prolapse can be diagnosed easily by having the patient strain. Recto pexy, preferably performed laparoscopically, is the ideal procedure for thi s condition. Intussusception is more of an epiphenomenon than a cause of de fecatory disorder and should be managed primarily conservatively Solitary r ectal ulcer syndrome is a consequence of chronic straining, and therapy sho uld be aimed at restoring a normal defecation habit. Rectocele should be op erated only when exceeding 3 cm and when frequent digital evacuation is pre sent.