Proctologic Anatomy

The sixtieth anniversary of the American Proctologic Society.

Clinical applications of radiofrequency in proctology: a review.

The radiofrequency scalpel is an innovative instrument which allows to cut and coagulate tissues in an atraumatic manner, conversely to the electric scalpel. The authors describe the use of radiofrequencies in proctology by making a literature review for every major proctologic disease (hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissure, sinus pilonidalis, hypertrophied anal papillae). Many techniques ha...

Anal incontinence: evaluation of the anal sphincter by endoscopic ultrasound.

incontinence (gas and liquid stools) shortly after proctologic surgery (fistulectomy). She did not report any obstetric trauma. We performed an anal inspection and a digital rectal examination. There were no anatomical defects, but a severe hypotonic anal sphincter was encountered. Since there is a radial-scanning ultrasound endoscope with frontal vision (Pentax EG3630UR) available in our Unit,...

A new way of collecting and filling data in the outpatient clinic for proctologic diseases

Aim of the study Proctologic diseases appear to be more frequent in geriat-ric age: constipation, hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse are some of the most frequent ano-rectal disorders in elderly patients. Repeated clinical controls of the patients are necessary for monitoring the evolutions of the clinical conditions. The usual written report can hardly outline the objective situation and define t...

The importance of ultrasound findings in the study of anal pain.

OBJECTIVE Endoanal ultrasonography can detect organic causes of anal pain without pathology on physical examination. The aim of this study is to evaluate the importance of endoanal ultrasonography in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of idiopathic and functional anal pain. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective study, between 15 March 2005 and 15 June 2008, of all patients with proctalgia ...