How are enteroceles managed or treated?

How are enteroceles managed or treated?

There are nonsurgical and surgical treatments for enteroceles. Your healthcare provider can discuss treatment options with you. Your age, overall health and symptoms may determine the best treatment.

Treatments for an enterocele include:

• Pessary to support the pelvic floor muscles. You insert this removable rubber (latex) or plastic (silicone) device into the vagina. A pessary can help while you are waiting for surgery. It doesn’t eliminate the enterocele.
• Pelvic floor exercises like Kegels to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Your provider may recommend working with a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy. This specialist may use biofeedback and other techniques to help you learn how to perform the exercises correctly.
• Surgery to move the small intestine back into place and repair stretched or torn tissues. Surgeons typically perform a minimally invasive procedure through the vagina.