Rectal prolapse ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]

Overview

Demonstration of anal sphincter defect by 3D-endoanal ultrasonography is helpful for sphincter reconstruction.

Ultrasound

3D-endoanal ultrasonography may reveal asymmetry and any defects in sphincter, thickening of the internal anal sphincter and submucosa. Demonstration of anal sphincter defect is helpful for sphincter reconstruction.