Rectocele
Conditions
Brief summary
We assumed that the technique of plication of the rectovaginal septum and rectal wall may factor in providing better and more sustained repair that confers more satisfactory improvement in symptoms. The present randomized study aimed to evaluate the outcome of TPR with vertical plication of the rectovaginal septum as compared to the horizontal plication with regards to improvement in ODS, recurrence of rectocele, postoperative complications and dyspareunia.
Interventions
PROCEDUREVertical plication
Vertical plication of the rectovaginal septum was done
PROCEDUREHorizontal plication
Horizontal plication of the rectovaginal septum was done
Sponsors
Mansoura University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Vertical plication of the rectovaginal septum was done
Exclusion criteria
* patients with ODS caused by conditions other than rectocele such as anismus and internal rectal prolapse * patients with slow transit constipation. * patients with recurrent rectocele after previous surgery. * patients with pre-existing FI * patients with associated anorectal pathology.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Complete cure of symptoms | 12 months after repair | Absence of symptoms of constipation with Wexner score \<2 |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed