title: Acute transanal ileal evisceration.
abstract: This is the 31st report of spontaneous transanal evisceration of small bowel. This case is unique because a rectal prolapse had been repaired previously and at the time of evisceration, there was no evidence of recurrence. Inherent or acquired weakness of the anterior rectal wall combined with a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure appears to precipitate this rare phenomenon. Attention to basic surgical tenets applies in the management of this condition.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000150:complications; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous