Obstructed defecation syndrome ODS is a benign condition that is associated with the presence of hard stools, sensation of incomplete evacuation, sensation of obstruction during defecation, and/or the difficulty to defecate without using assisting manual maneuvers. Constipation of obstructed defecation may be due to anatomical or functionalcauses.
ODS involves complex anatomic and functional changes so the plan for treatment involves non surgical and surgical options.All techniques have their advantages and disadvantages. Surgical intervention is done for patients with refractory symptoms of obstructed defecation and not improving with conservative management and it is mainly done to correct anatomical caused for ODS such as rectocele and IRP.
AIM OF THE WORK:
The aim of this work was to compare between posterior mesh rectopexy and ventral mesh rectopexy in the treatment of obstructed defecation in female patients with pelvic floor disease in terms of postoperative outcomes and complications.
Patients and Methodology:
This is a prospective study of 20 female patients with obstructed defecation disease managed at the Alexandria University Hospital.