proctoscope
Anal examination instrument
A proctoscope is a medical instrument inserted into the rectum to examine its interior.
It's a short, rigid tube with a light source, allowing doctors to inspect the rectal lining for abnormalities like hemorrhoids, polyps, or inflammation.
The related procedure is proctoscopy.
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- colonLarge intestine section
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
hemorrhoids · fissures · polyps · lumen · bowel · anorectal · sigmoid · crypts
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- hemorrhoidectomyExcision of anal varicosities
screening · examination · insufflation · dilation · visualization · insertion · lubrication · positioning
Medical opening device
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- eyepieceLens you look through
- sigmoidoscopeInstrument examining lower colon
rigid · disposable · reusable · stainless-steel · plastic · calibrated · graduated · fenestrated
Swollen anal blood vessels
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- abscessLocalized pus collection
prolapse · colitis · Crohn's · diverticulosis · inflammation · bleeding · cancer · colorectal
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
sphincter · hemorrhoids · fissures · polyps · lumen · bowel · anorectal · sigmoid · crypts · columns
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
hemorrhoidectomy · screening · examination · insufflation · dilation · visualization · insertion · lubrication · positioning · sedation
speculum
Medical opening device
sigmoidoscope · rigid · disposable · reusable · stainless-steel · plastic · calibrated · graduated · fenestrated · illuminated
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
abscess · prolapse · colitis · Crohn's · diverticulosis · inflammation · bleeding · cancer · colorectal · tumors
gastroenterologist
Digestive organ physician
- lithotomySurgical removal of calculi
- knee-chestMedical examination pose
- lateralOf the side
gloves · lubricant · draping · privacy · consent · discomfort · patient · digital · palpation · documentation
- medical toolsotoscope, ophthalmoscope, catheter, reflex hammer, syringe
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum
- Endoscopy Toolslaparoscope, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, hysteroscope, cleaning brush
- medical instrumentsscalpel, forceps, needle, catheter, retractor
proctoscopecolonoscope
Intestinal imaging device
bronchoscope · laryngoscope · ophthalmoscope · otoscope · cystoscope
scope, telescope, microscope, periscope, stethoscope, endoscope, proctitis, proctologist, proctology