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proctoscope

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proctoscope

Lighted tube used to inspect the rectum and lower colon. It is 10 in. (25 cm) long, allowing the entire rectal lining to be examined for evidence of disease. It is inserted into the anal canal and advanced as far as is comfortable for the patient. Modern fibre-optic proctoscopes allow more extensive observation with less discomfort. Proctoscopy is standard in physical examinations of older persons. See also endoscopy.

proctoscope [′präk·tə‚skōp]
(medicine)
An instrument for inspecting the anal canal and rectum.
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Usually, they will use a proctoscope for the front areas of the anus.
Hemorrhoids,Causes and Treatments by harryjackson / Health, general community
Your GP may also insert a special tube into the rectum, known as a proctoscope, which allows a direct view of the internal canal.
Getting to the bottom of piles by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
The office The examination area should have available a range of proctoscopes, rigid sigmoidoscopes, haemorrhoidal banding, probes, local anaesthetic and instrumentation to allow excision of cutaneous pathology such as perianal haematomas, small skin tags, banding of haemorrhoids, simple haemorrhoidectomy, low fistulotomy, sphincterotomy and excision of anal warts, abscess drainage, etc.
Minor anorectal surgery in the office by Grobler, Stephen / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
 
 
 
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