Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)»Rectal prolapse (K62.3)
K62.3
Rectal prolapse
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Rectal Prolapse2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.