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  1. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Surgical techniques used to treat rectal prolapse

    Surgery puts the rectum back in place and corrects rectal prolapse. Fecal incontinence may be improved after the surgery, but the procedure does not always ...

  2. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Rectal prolapse surgery. If you have a rectal prolapse that's causing symptoms, your doctor may recommend a rectopexy procedure. Rectopexy secures the rectum in ...

  3. Laxative (Rectal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Rectal laxatives are used as enemas or suppositories to produce bowel movements in a short time.

  4. Rectovaginal fistula - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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.

  5. Colon and Rectal Surgery - Department home - Mayo Clinic

    Surgeons in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mayo Clinic offer the latest in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum and anus.

  6. Anesthetic, Local (Rectal Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    For inserting a rectal cream or ointment inside the rectum: Use only products that come packaged in pre-filled applicators or that come packaged with a ...

  7. Colon and Rectal Surgery - Tests and procedures - Mayo Clinic

    Colon and rectal surgeons work with a team of doctors trained in many areas to determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs.

  8. Corticosteroid (Rectal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Rectal corticosteroids also are used to help relieve swelling, itching, and discomfort of some other rectal problems, including hemorrhoids and inflammation of ...

  9. Proctitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. This condition is often a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.

  10. Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery - Mayo Clinic

    During the procedure · Removes the colon and rectum. · Makes a pouch shaped like the letter J from the end of the small intestine and attaches it to the anus.