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Hwang: Good Post-operative Results Depend on Strict Patient Selection and Strict Operative Procedure
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Post-operative results are variable. Some rectoceles might be caused by a paradoxical puborectalis contraction leading to an outlet obstruction and to disappointing surgical results [1]. Thus, an anorectal physiologic study including anal sponge (anal plug) electromyography should be performed for excluding non-relaxing puborectalis syndrome [2]. In that case, biofeedback therapy should be applied first. A vital point for a good post-operative result is the tightness (strength) of the reconstructed rectovaginal septum even though long-term post-operative results aredisappointing [3]. A larger decrease in the rectocele diameter means greater strength of the rectovaginal septum.

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1. Johansson C, Nilsson BY, Holmström B, Dolk A, Mellgren A. Association between rectocele and paradoxical sphincter response. Dis Colon Rectum 1992;35:503–509. PMID: 1568403.
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2. Rosato GO, Lumi CM, Miguel AM. Anal sphincter electromyography and pudendal nerve terminal motor latency assessment. Semin Colon Rectal Surg 1992;3:68–74.

3. van Dam JH, Hop WC, Schouten WR. Analysis of patients with poor outcome of rectocele repair. Dis Colon Rectum 2000;43:1556–1560. PMID: 11089592.
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