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Anal endosonography.

C I Bartram1

  • 1St Mark's Hospital, London, England.

Annales De Gastroenterologie Et D'Hepatologie
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Endosonography of the anal canal provides detailed imaging of internal and external sphincters. This examination is valuable for diagnosing incontinence, anal pain, sepsis, and malignancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Anal endosonography offers detailed visualization of anal canal structures.
  • Understanding sphincter anatomy is crucial for diagnosing anorectal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of endosonography in assessing anal canal internal and external sphincters.
  • To determine the indications for anal endosonography in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing endosonography to image the internal and external anal sphincters.
  • Detailed analysis of sphincter thickness and integrity.

Main Results:

  • Endosonography clearly visualizes both internal and external anal sphincters.
  • Abnormalities in internal sphincter thickness and defects in both sphincters are detectable.
  • The examination is indicated for incontinence and anal pain investigations.

Conclusions:

  • Anal endosonography is a key imaging modality for evaluating anal sphincter abnormalities.
  • This technique aids in the diagnosis of incontinence, anal pain, sepsis, and malignancy.

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