A patient comes to radiology with a history of rectocele.Which of the following procedures best demonstrates this condition?

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An evacuative proctogram is the best choice to demonstrate a rectocele, as it involves filling the rectum with contrast and then having the patient evacuate while fluoroscopic images are taken. This can show the abnormal bulging of the rectal wall that is characteristic of a rectocele. Single-contrast and double-contrast barium enemas are not useful for demonstrating rectoceles, and enteroclysis is primarily used to examine the small bowel.

A Patient Comes to Radiology with a History of Rectocele