proctology
Rear-end medical specialty
Proctology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon.
A proctologist diagnoses and treats conditions like hemorrhoids, fissures, and colorectal cancers.
The field is now more commonly called colorectal surgery, though proctology persists in general usage.
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- colonLarge intestine section
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
Swollen anal blood vessels
- fissureNarrow crack in rock
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
polyps · incontinence · pruritus ani · diverticulitis · Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · colon cancer · inflammation
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
endoscopy · barium enema · stool test · manometry · ultrasound · imaging · screening · evaluation
Excision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
- laser therapyTreatment using focused light
dilation · stool softeners · topical creams · suppositories · sitz bath · fiber supplements · enema · biofeedback
Cutting out of tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- colectomySurgical removal of colon
- anastomosisJoining of tubular structures
- colostomySurgically created bowel outlet
ileostomy · suturing · stapling · electrocautery · dissection · laparoscopy · incision · ostomy
Study of digestive organs
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
residency · fellowship · board certification · outpatient · practitioner · medical training · subspecialty
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
prolapse · polyps · incontinence · pruritus ani · diverticulitis · Crohn's disease · ulcerative colitis · colon cancer · inflammation · stenosis
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
biopsy · endoscopy · barium enema · stool test · manometry · ultrasound · imaging · screening · evaluation · detection
hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
laser therapy · dilation · stool softeners · topical creams · suppositories · sitz bath · fiber supplements · enema · biofeedback · ligation
excision
Cutting out of tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- colectomySurgical removal of colon
- anastomosisJoining of tubular structures
colostomy · ileostomy · suturing · stapling · electrocautery · dissection · laparoscopy · incision · ostomy · scalpel
gastroenterology
Study of digestive organs
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
consultation · residency · fellowship · board certification · outpatient · practitioner · medical training · subspecialty
- medical specialtiescardiology, neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum
- bodily wastefeces, excrement, urine, poop, pee
proctologyneurology
Medical science of nerves
otolaryngology · ophthalmology · oral surgery · dentistry · rhinology
proctologyneurology
Medical science of nerves
cardiology · ophthalmology · pulmonology · dermatology · otolaryngology