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==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

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.

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|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 [[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.  

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.