Cystoenterocele

/ˌsɪstoʊˌɛntəroʊˈsiːl/ noun

Definition

A hernia where both the bladder and part of the small intestine protrude together into the vaginal wall, often causing pelvic dysfunction.

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) + 'enteron' (intestine) + 'kele' (hernia); this compound describes a hernia involving multiple pelvic organs.

Kelly Says

A cystoenterocele is what happens when childbirth or chronic straining damages multiple layers of pelvic support tissue at once—it's one of the more complex prolapse conditions and often requires careful surgical planning.

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