Video Clip of Rectal Prolapse

The term rectum refers tothe lowest 1215 centimeters of the large intestine. The rectum is located just above the anal canal. Normally, the rectum is securely attached to the pelvis with the help ofligaments and muscles. This attachment firmly holds the rectum in place. Various factors, such as age, longterm constipation, and the stress of childbirth, may cause these ligaments and muscles to weaken, which means that the rectum s attachment to the body also weakens. This causes the rectum to prolapse, mean