Modern surgery, general and operative . \ I ?& :. m?^. Fig. 785.—Rectal prolapse. membrane protrudes during defecation and at once retracts when the act ofdefecation terminates. In the condition under discussion the mucous mem-brane remains protruded because the submucous tissues being stretched and re-laxed find it difl&cult or are unable to draw the mucous membrane in again. Inthis condition a ring of mucous membrane or only a portion of its circtunferencemay protrude. It is particularly common in early youth and in old age. Pro-lapse is apt to occur from excessive straining at stool and is
Modern surgery, general and operative . \ I ?& :. m?^. Fig. 785.—Rectal prolapse. membrane protrudes during defecation and at once retracts when the act ofdefecation terminates. In the condition under discussion the mucous mem-brane remains protruded because the submucous tissues being stretched and re-laxed find it difl&cult or are unable to draw the mucous membrane in again. Inthis condition a ring of mucous membrane or only a portion of its circtunferencemay protrude. It is particularly common in early youth and in old age. Pro-lapse is apt to occur from excessive straining at stool and is commonest in feeble,ill-nourished children. A polypus may be the cause. Piles and worms may leadto prolapse. Straining from phimosis, stone in the bladder, or urethral stric-ture may be causative. Its development is favored by the use of articles of foodwhich cause frequent movements of the bowels. If an individual sits a longtime on the seat of the closet or on the chamber the development of prolapseis favored. The conditi
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