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Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)

Small bowel prolapse.

A small bowel prolapse (enterocele) occurs when the tissues and muscles that hold the small bowel in place get weak or damaged. This can cause the small bowel to move from its normal position and press against the wall of the vagina.

Current as of: November 27, 2023

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