anoscopy
Anal canal viewing
Anoscopy is a medical examination of the anus and lower rectum using a short, rigid tube called an anoscope.
The procedure allows doctors to inspect the anal canal for hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, or other abnormalities: The doctor recommended an anoscopy to investigate the bleeding.
Swollen anal blood vessels
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- inflammationProtective tissue response
proctitis · ulceration · adenoma · dysplasia · neoplasia · abscess · fistula · stricture
Rectal examination instrument
- speculumMedical opening device
- insertionPlacing something within
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
lubrication · positioning · dilation · lighting · magnification · insufflation · retraction · gloves
Terminal intestinal chamber
Stopping something before occurring
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- high-riskInvolving significant danger
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
- routineRegular sequence of actions
asymptomatic · baseline · precancerous · monitoring · referral
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
inflammation · proctitis · ulceration · adenoma · dysplasia · neoplasia · abscess · fistula · stricture · prolapse
proctoscope
Rectal examination instrument
- speculumMedical opening device
- insertionPlacing something within
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
examination · lubrication · positioning · dilation · lighting · magnification · insufflation · retraction · gloves · sterile
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- high-riskInvolving significant danger
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
routine · asymptomatic · baseline · precancerous · monitoring · referral
scope, anus, colonoscopy, endoscopy, endoscope, laparoscopy, endoscopic, gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy