*4.1.3 Descensus of the posterior compartment*

A descensus of the posterior compartment leads to a recto- or enterocele (**Figure 4**). A defect of the rectovaginal septum leads to a protrusion of the vaginal posterior wall. This leads to ventral displacement of the rectum, whose circumference usually increases, which, in turn, can cause defecation disorder. Especially for the diagnosis of rectocele, letting the patient squeeze is crucial. Herniation of the small intestine into the pelvis between the rectum and vagina then leads to an enterocele, which occurs more often after hysterectomy. Especially when there is a Burch colposuspension performed additionally to a hysterectomy, the risk for developing an enterocele increases [9].

*Pelvic Floor Disorders in Females: An Overview on Diagnostics and Therapy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101260*

**Figure 3.**

*Uterine prolapse, stadium 3. With kind permission of Dr. Christian Fünfgeld, all rights reserved.*

**Figure 4.** *Rectocele, stadium 4. With kind permission of Dr. Christian Fünfgeld, all rights reserved.*
