Sigmoidocele

Sigmoidocele
Other namespouch of Douglas descent
SpecialtyColorectal surgery, Gynaecology

Sigmoidocele (also known as pouch of Douglas descent) is a medical condition in which a herniation of peritoneum containing loops of redundant sigmoid colon descends (prolapses) into the rectouterine pouch (in females), between the rectum and the vagina. This can obstruct the rectum and cause obstructed defecation syndrome.

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