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Phillip K Henderson1, Brooks D Cash
1Division of Gastroenterology, University of South Alabama, 6000 University Commons, 75 University Boulevard South, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA, pkhenderson@health.southalabama.edu.
Abstract:
Anorectal conditions are frequently encountered clinical entities but are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Although the most common anorectal disorders are not considered life threatening, they can negatively impact patients' activities of daily living and quality of life. Comprehensive anorectal examination, including the use of anoscopy, has become a "lost art," and graduate medical education programs should utilize more formal training in this area. This review discusses the comprehensive anorectal exam and the diagnosis and management of three common anorectal disorders: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and pruritus ani.
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