proctoscopes
Anal examination instruments
Proctoscopes are medical instruments used to examine the rectum and lower colon.
A proctoscope is a hollow tube with a light source, inserted through the anus to allow visual inspection of the rectal lining.
The procedure helps diagnose hemorrhoids, polyps, tumors, and other conditions: The doctor used a proctoscope to investigate the bleeding.
Medical opening device
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- dilatorDevice that widens passages
- illuminationProvision of light
- insertionPlacing something within
examination · rigid · tubular · disposable · reusable · stainless steel · visualization · lumen
Of the large intestine
- gastroenterologyStudy of digestive organs
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- fistulasAbnormal internal connections
polyps · rectal bleeding · pruritus ani · abscess · prolapse · stenosis · incontinence · constipation
Manual internal pelvic assessment
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- insufflationBlowing into body cavity
lubrication · tissue sampling · visual inspection · bowel preparation
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- anal sphincterMuscle controlling bowel opening
speculum
Medical opening device
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- dilatorDevice that widens passages
- illuminationProvision of light
insertion · examination · rigid · tubular · disposable · reusable · stainless steel · visualization · lumen · fenestrated
colorectal
Of the large intestine
- gastroenterologyStudy of digestive organs
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
fistulas · polyps · rectal bleeding · pruritus ani · abscess · prolapse · stenosis · incontinence · constipation · ulcerative colitis
digital rectal exam
Manual internal pelvic assessment
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
insufflation · lubrication · tissue sampling · visual inspection · bowel preparation
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels