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==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

Protrusion of a red, elongated, swollen cylindrical mass from the anus is seen.  It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception.  This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus.  With a rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be successfully passed.

Protrusion of a red, elongated, swollen cylindrical mass from the [[Anus - Anatomy & Physiology|anus]] is seen.  It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic [[Intussusception - WikiClinical|intussusception]].  This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus.  With a rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be successfully passed.

The everted tissue becomes oedematous, which prevents it from being retracted back into the pelvic canal.  The exposed tissue is vulnerable, and depending on the duration of the prolapse, this can lead to inflammation, haemorrhage, congestion and ulceration.  

The everted tissue becomes [[Oedema - Pathology|oedematous]], which prevents it from being retracted back into the pelvic canal.  The exposed tissue is vulnerable, and depending on the duration of the prolapse, this can lead to [[Inflammation - Pathology|inflammation]], haemorrhage, [[Venous Congestion and Hyperaemia - Pathology|congestion]] and ulceration.  

===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Diagnostic Imaging===

This may be used to identify the cause of the prolapse.

This may be used to identify the cause of the prolapse.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==