One study concluded that intussusception of the anterior rectal wall shares the same cause as rectocele, namely deficient recto-vaginal ligamentous support.
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Rectoceles in men are uncommon, and usually the protrusion is backwards rather than forwards, as the prostate gland provides structural support anteriorly in men.
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Organs affected may include bladder ( cystocele ), rectum ( rectocele ), intestines ( enterocele ), uterus ( uterine prolapse ), and / or vaginal walls ( vaginal vault prolapse)
