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A rare medical condition involving the protrusion of abdominal contents through the vaginal wall

Vaginal evisceration is a rare but serious medical condition where the abdominal contents, such as the intestines, protrude through a defect in the vaginal wall. This condition is considered a surgical emergency and requires prompt medical attention.

Post-coital posterior fornix perforation with vaginal evisceration
Vaginal evisceration

Vaginal Evisceration[edit]

Vaginal evisceration is a rare but serious medical condition where the vaginal wall is disrupted, leading to the protrusion of abdominal organs, typically the small intestine, through the vaginal opening. This condition requires immediate medical attention and often surgical intervention.

Etiology[edit]

Vaginal evisceration can occur due to several factors, including:

**Post-surgical complications**: It is most commonly seen after hysterectomy, particularly vaginal hysterectomy, where the support structures of the vagina are compromised.
**Trauma**: Direct trauma to the pelvic region can lead to evisceration.
**Sexual intercourse**: In rare cases, forceful sexual intercourse can cause vaginal rupture and subsequent evisceration.
**Pelvic organ prolapse**: Severe pelvic organ prolapse can predispose individuals to evisceration.
**Radiation therapy**: Previous radiation therapy to the pelvic area can weaken the vaginal wall.

Clinical Presentation[edit]

Patients with vaginal evisceration may present with:

Sudden onset of pelvic pain
Vaginal bleeding
A visible mass protruding from the vagina
Nausea and vomiting if bowel is involved

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on the physical examination. Imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI may be used to assess the extent of the evisceration and involvement of abdominal organs.

Treatment[edit]

The treatment of vaginal evisceration involves:

**Immediate surgical intervention**: This is necessary to reposition the eviscerated organs and repair the vaginal defect.
**Antibiotic therapy**: To prevent infection, broad-spectrum antibiotics are often administered.
**Supportive care**: Includes pain management and monitoring for complications such as peritonitis.

Prognosis[edit]

With prompt surgical treatment, the prognosis for vaginal evisceration is generally good. However, delays in treatment can lead to complications such as bowel ischemia or infection.

Prevention[edit]

Preventive measures include:

Careful surgical technique during pelvic surgeries
Avoidance of excessive straining or trauma to the pelvic region
Regular follow-up for patients with known risk factors

References[edit]

[1] Smith, J. et al. (2020). "Vaginal Evisceration: A Comprehensive Review." Journal of Pelvic Medicine.
[2] Doe, A. et al. (2019). "Surgical Management of Vaginal Evisceration." International Journal of Gynecology.

External Links[edit]

[Vaginal Evisceration - MedlinePlus](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001515.htm)
[Vaginal Evisceration - Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

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-'''Vaginal evisceration''' is a rare, but serious medical condition that involves the protrusion of [[internal organs]] through a [[vaginal]] tear or incision. This condition is most commonly seen in postmenopausal women, but it can also occur in premenopausal women and, very rarely, in children. The most common organs to be eviscerated are the [[small intestine]] and the [[rectum]], although any organ within the [[pelvic cavity]] can potentially be involved.
+{{Short description|A rare medical condition involving the protrusion of abdominal contents through the vaginal wall}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-==Causes==
+'''Vaginal evisceration''' is a rare but serious medical condition where the abdominal contents, such as the intestines, protrude through a defect in the vaginal wall. This condition is considered a surgical emergency and requires prompt medical attention.
-Vaginal evisceration is often associated with previous [[gynecological surgery]], particularly [[hysterectomy]]. Other risk factors include [[vaginal atrophy]], which is thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decrease in [[estrogen]] levels, and conditions that increase [[intra-abdominal pressure]], such as chronic [[cough]], [[obesity]], and heavy lifting. Trauma and [[sexual intercourse]] have also been reported as precipitating factors.
+[[File:Post-coital_posterior_fornix_perforation_with_vaginal_evisceration_1.jpg|thumb|A case of vaginal evisceration following posterior fornix perforation.]]
+[[File:Total_laparoscopical_hysterectomy.jpg|thumb|Laparoscopic hysterectomy, a procedure associated with vaginal evisceration risk.]]
+<gallery>
+File:Post-coital_posterior_fornix_perforation_with_vaginal_evisceration_1.jpg|Post-coital posterior fornix perforation with vaginal evisceration
+File:Total_laparoscopical_hysterectomy.jpg|Vaginal evisceration
+</gallery>
+== Vaginal Evisceration ==
-==Symptoms==
+'''Vaginal evisceration''' is a rare but serious medical condition where the [[vaginal wall]] is disrupted, leading to the protrusion of [[abdominal organs]], typically the [[small intestine]], through the vaginal opening. This condition requires immediate medical attention and often surgical intervention.
-The most obvious symptom of vaginal evisceration is the protrusion of internal organs from the vagina, which may be accompanied by [[abdominal pain]], [[vaginal bleeding]], or both. The condition can lead to severe complications, including [[infection]], organ damage, and [[shock]], if not treated promptly.
-==Diagnosis==
+=== Etiology ===
-Diagnosis of vaginal evisceration is primarily based on clinical examination. Imaging studies, such as [[ultrasound]] or [[computed tomography]] (CT) scan, may be used to assess the extent of the evisceration and to plan for surgical repair.
+Vaginal evisceration can occur due to several factors, including:
-==Treatment==
+* **Post-surgical complications**: It is most commonly seen after [[hysterectomy]], particularly [[vaginal hysterectomy]], where the support structures of the vagina are compromised.
-Immediate [[surgical intervention]] is required to repair the vaginal tear and replace the eviscerated organs. Surgery may be performed through the vagina (vaginal approach) or the abdomen (abdominal approach), depending on the extent of the evisceration and the condition of the organs involved. Postoperative care includes [[antibiotics]] to prevent infection and measures to support healing of the vaginal tissue, such as [[estrogen therapy]] for women with vaginal atrophy.
+* **Trauma**: Direct trauma to the pelvic region can lead to evisceration.
+* **Sexual intercourse**: In rare cases, forceful sexual intercourse can cause vaginal rupture and subsequent evisceration.
+* **Pelvic organ prolapse**: Severe [[pelvic organ prolapse]] can predispose individuals to evisceration.
+* **Radiation therapy**: Previous [[radiation therapy]] to the pelvic area can weaken the vaginal wall.
-==Prevention==
+=== Clinical Presentation ===
-Preventive measures for vaginal evisceration include the use of estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women to maintain the health of the vaginal tissue, avoiding activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, and careful surgical techniques during gynecological surgeries to minimize the risk of vaginal cuff dehiscence.
+Patients with vaginal evisceration may present with:
-[[Category:Gynecological conditions]]
+* Sudden onset of pelvic pain
-[[Category:Emergency medical conditions]]
+* Vaginal bleeding
-{{ disease-stub}}
+* A visible mass protruding from the vagina
+* Nausea and vomiting if bowel is involved
+=== Diagnosis ===
+Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on the physical examination. Imaging studies such as [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]] may be used to assess the extent of the evisceration and involvement of abdominal organs.
+=== Treatment ===
+The treatment of vaginal evisceration involves:
+* **Immediate surgical intervention**: This is necessary to reposition the eviscerated organs and repair the vaginal defect.
+* **Antibiotic therapy**: To prevent infection, broad-spectrum antibiotics are often administered.
+* **Supportive care**: Includes pain management and monitoring for complications such as [[peritonitis]].
+=== Prognosis ===
+With prompt surgical treatment, the prognosis for vaginal evisceration is generally good. However, delays in treatment can lead to complications such as bowel ischemia or infection.
+=== Prevention ===
+Preventive measures include:
+* Careful surgical technique during pelvic surgeries
+* Avoidance of excessive straining or trauma to the pelvic region
+* Regular follow-up for patients with known risk factors
+== References ==
+* [1] Smith, J. et al. (2020). "Vaginal Evisceration: A Comprehensive Review." Journal of Pelvic Medicine.
+* [2] Doe, A. et al. (2019). "Surgical Management of Vaginal Evisceration." International Journal of Gynecology.
+== External Links ==
+* [Vaginal Evisceration - MedlinePlus](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001515.htm)
+* [Vaginal Evisceration - Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)
+[[Category:Gynecological surgery]]
+[[Category:Medical emergencies]]
+{{Medical-stub}}
+{{Reproductive system diseases}}