RECTOCELE - A LITERATURE REVIEW WITH A CASE REPORT.

Rectocele is defined as an herniation of the rectal wall through a defect in the posterior rectovaginal septum in direction of the vagina. A great variety of factors can cause a rectocle. Small rectoceles are asymptomatic, but the big ones are appearing with a great variety of symptoms. Diagnosis of a rectocele is based on the clinical signs, physical examination and imaging tests. There are nonsurgical and surgical methods for treament of rectocele. Here we share our experience of successful surgical treatment of a big, sacculiform, high rectocele appeared soon after a vaginal hysterectomy.