vaginal evisceration

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vaginal evisceration

A rare event in which loops of bowel herniate downwards through the vagina. Vaginal evisceration may occur as a result of injury or following uterine or vaginal surgery or it may occur spontaneously as a result of the rise in intra-abdominal pressure caused by straining at stool or coughing.