Rectocele, rectal prolapse, enterocele, intussusception, what’s the distinction? Women often think rectocele and rectal prolapse are the same thing. They are not. Enterocele is sometimes undiagnosed when other types of POP are recognized. Intussusception is little known outside of those diagnosed with it.Articles about pelvic organ prolapse are incredibly vague when it comes to the difference between these conditions, and rarely mention rectal prolapse or intussusception at all. Let’s shine a bit of light to clarify these upper and lower bowel conditions.