The bulging of the posterior wall of the bladder into the anterior vaginal wall is a
a. cystocele c. enterocele
b. rectocele d. uterine prolapse
A
This is the definition of a cystocele. Rectocele is the prolapsing of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina. Enterocele is a herniation of the intestines through the vagina. Uterine prolapse is a falling of the uterus into the vaginal vault.
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