Prolapse

Relating to the uterus, prolapse condition results in an inferior extension of the organ into the vagina, caused by weakened pelvic muscles.

Symptoms of a rectal prolapse may be: A surgeon may operate through the abdomen to secure part of the large intestine or rectum to the inside of the abdominal cavity (rectopexy).

Smoking, obesity, connective tissue disorders, upper respiratory disorders‚ and repetitive strain injuries can all increase prolapse risk.

Prolapse is almost never painful, but the change in position of organs may cause urinary or bowel symptoms.

Other risk factors include maternal or fetal factors that prevent the fetus from occupying a normal position in the maternal pelvis, such as abnormal fetal lie, too much amniotic fluid, or a premature or small fetus.

Due to the possibility for fetal death and other complications, umbilical cord prolapse is considered an obstetric emergency during pregnancy or labor.

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If not reduced quickly, prolapses in pigs become necrotic and infected, and risk being cannibalized by other pen mates.

[9] Anal prolapse in young mules and foals occurs with a frequency similar to that of Gasterophilus haemorrhoidalis.

[10][11] In extensive breeding conditions, the disease is only recognized after some days, leading to intense edema of prolapsed tissues and necrosis of the mucous membrane.

Early cases in should be treated with the application of hygroscopic substances like powdered sugar followed by purse-string suturing.

The prognosis is fair as the removed tissues do not contain any important organs or large blood vessels.