Anoscopy: Difference between revisions
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*Evaluation anorectal symptoms (anal pain, discharge, protrusions, or pruritus) | *Evaluation anorectal symptoms (anal pain, discharge, protrusions, or pruritus) | ||
*Evaluation/treatment of rectal foreign bodies | |||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 18 August 2021
Overview
- The use of an anoscope to visually inspect the anus, anal canal, and internal sphincter
- Helpful in identifying causes of rectal bleeding
- Up to 50% of rectal bleeding is falsely attributed to hemorrhoids when internal examination is not used[1]
Indications
- Evaluation of bright red bleeding
- Evaluation anorectal symptoms (anal pain, discharge, protrusions, or pruritus)
- Evaluation/treatment of rectal foreign bodies
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Gudur A, Shanmuganandamurthy D, Szep Z, Poggio JL. An Update on the Current Role of High Resolution Anoscopy in Patients With Anal Dysplasia. Anticancer Res. 2019 Jan;39(1):17-23.