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The rectum stores stool until it leaves the body through the anus. The sphincter muscles help control bowel movements. Surrounding the rectum is fatty tissue ...
The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end of the final segment of the colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow ...
Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body. Proctitis can cause rectal pain, diarrhea, bleeding and rectal discharge, as well as the constant ...
After removing the colon and rectum, surgeons may create a pouch from the end of the small intestine and connect it to the anus. This procedure allows for bowel ...
Learn about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this cancer that starts in the rectum. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
This surgery is done to repair a condition in which the lining of the rectum slips out of the anus. Learn about surgical options, risks and results.
This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
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