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Fig. 4 | Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Fig. 4

From: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Evaluation of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) using magnetic resonance defecography (MRD)

Fig. 4

Rectocele. There is reduction in ano-rectal angle from 109° at rest (Fig.4a) to 92° during squeeze (b). During strain (c), there is ano-rectal junction descent (red star) with formation of anterior rectocele (white arrow). In defecation phase (d), there is further descent of ano-rectal junction (> 6 cm) with further enlargement of anterior rectocele (d). This highlights the value of defecation phase which elicits or adds to various pelvic floor abnormalities

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