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Proctitis Learning Center

Examination of stool sample; Proctoscopy; Rectal culture; Sigmoidoscopy;
Source:ADAM
Date:May 9, 2009
Proctitis is diagnosed by a patient history and physical examination . It is confirmed by a proctoscopy (examination of the rectum with an endoscope inserted through the anus). Proctoscopy usually shows a red, sore, inflamed lining of the rectum. ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2008
An anoscopy is an examination of the rectum in which a small tube is inserted into the anus to screen, diagnose, and evaluate problems of the anus and anal canal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows a gastroenterologist or other physician to visually examine the rectum, anus, and anal canal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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