Indications

  • Initial evaluation of rectal bleeding (hemorroids, proctitis, neoplasm)
  • Anal/perianal pain (thrombosed hemorrhoids, fissures)
  • Perianal itching
  • Abdominal pain
  • Change in bowel habit
  • Anal discharge/prolapse
  • Palpable mass on DRE
  • Retrieval of foreign body
  • Evaluation of anal trauma
  • Evaluation of fecal impaction
  • Evaluation of intra-anal condyloma
  • Treatment of prolapsing hemorrhoids by rubber band ligation (using a slotted anoscope)
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