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anoscopy
English:
- anorectal disease
- internal hemorrhoids
- anal fissures
- rectal polyp
Procedure:
- visualization of the anus & rectum using a short (4-5 cm) lubricated plastic tube-like structure
* video [1]
Specific
anoscopy for neoplasm
anoscopy for rectal bleed
General
clinical procedure
References
- Rajab TK, Bordeianou LG, von Keudell A et al
Digital Rectal Examination and Anoscopy.
N Engl J Med 2018; 378:e30. May 31, 2018
PMID: 29847759
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMvcm1510280