Transvaginal evisceration of the intra-abdominal organs is a rare emergency event. In this paper, we discuss the case of a 97-year-old female who presented to the emergency department due to abdominal pain and a large prolapse with visible extrusion of the small bowel per vagina. Past surgical history was significant for a total abdominal hysterectomy and surgical repair for pelvic organ prolapse; both performed more than 15 years prior to the patient's current presentation. The eviscerated bowel was initially reduced through a vaginal vault defect into the abdominal cavity. A lower midline laparotomy was undertaken for further assessment, and the vault defect was closed by transabdominal repair with no evident compromise to bowel function. We suggest that a multidisciplinary approach to prompt examination and management by gynaecology and general surgery is vital in reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality.
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