[Pediatric proctology]

The approach to proctologic disorders has been little studied in the child. The region is, however, easily accessible for direct examination, and the predominant abnormalities are the rectal consequences of passing hard and/or voluminous stools that are often responsible for pain and bleeding. Other lesions are also observed (pseudo-haemorrhoidal vascular swelling, abscess, dermal scar proliferation, prolapsus) but are generally easily diagnosed and treated, although in a paediatric context.