Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is a form of constipation that influences the quality of
life in most patients and is an important health care issue. In 2004 Longo introduced a …

Internal rectal prolapse (IRP) is a well-recognized pelvic floor disorder mainly seen during
defecatory straining. The symptomatic expression of IRP is complex, encompassing fecal …

Background: Varicose veins appear above and below the dentate line in mixed
hemorrhoids, which seriously affects anal function and quality of life. Aim: To propose an …

Background Although transverse colon ptosis (TCP) is commonly diagnosed in patients with
constipation, it has not attracted significant attention in the evaluation of constipation. Herein …

Introduction The introduction and diffusion of new techniques for hemorrhoidal surgery have
made it clear how much Goligher classification is inadequate in the modern times, lacking in …

Avoiding the extensive damage of pelvic structures during ventral rectopexy could minimize
secondary disfunctions. The objective of our observational study is to assess the safety and …

Prior to commencement of labor, the collagen of connective tissue in the birth canal
depolymerizes and loses 95% of its strength [1]. Depolymerization plasticizes all connective …

Purpose Sigmoidocele, which is a type of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), is a
peritoneal hernia of the pelvic floor that has been seldom studied individually. This study …

BACKGROUND Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is a widespread disease in the
world. Rectocele is the most common cause of ODS in females. Multiple procedures have …

RESULTS. Frequency of functional disorders of defecation (FDD) according to objective
methods of study among patients with ODS is high and amounts to 64.7%. In this case, there …