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a·no·scope

 (ā′nə-skōp′)
n.
A short speculum for examining the anal canal and lower rectum.

[Latin ānus, anus + -scope.]

a′no·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.
a·nos′co·py (ā-nŏs′kə-pē) n.
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Participants had an examination that included collection of cervical/vaginal and anal specimens and high-resolution anoscopy with biopsy.
Although bleeding is a common symptom in internal HD, it results from the ulceration of the thrombosed hemorrhoids in external HD.4 External hemorrhoids are often revealed by external inspection.3 Moreover, while external hemorrhoids can be exposed by pulling aside the gluteal muscles, internal hemorrhoids can be seen via anoscopy.
However, uncertainty still remains regarding the natural history of HPV in the anus and the role of anal cytology and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) as screening tests for anal cancer.
Patients presenting with acute proctitis should receive anoscopy and be evaluated for infection with testing for HSV, N.
Anoscopy was performed, which identified a left posterior fistula, communicating with the left ischiorectal space, which was identified to be the initiating site of this soft tissue necrotizing infection.
Those with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS), low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), or atypical squamous cells which cannot rule out HSIL (ASC-H) are recommended for anoscopy [7].
Some experts recommend anal cytologic screening or high-resolution anoscopy for HIV-positive men and women, but it's worth noting that strategy hasn't been incorporated into any national practice guidelines.
Rectal infection can result in proctocolitis that can present with mucoid and/or hemorrhagic rectal discharge, anal pain, constipation, fever, and tenesmus, and signs of granulomas and/or ulcerations on anoscopy (1,2).
Men with abnormal anal cell results received information about high-resolution anoscopy, a procedure that allows a health professional to view the inside of the anus.
Subjects with abnormal anal screening cytology are referred for a high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) or colposcopic evaluation of the anus.
Anoscopy, anal manometry, and endoanal sonography were done for all the patients before the operation: They had anal sphincter defects between 30 and 90[degrees] on endoanal sonography, with anal resting pressures <30 cm [H.sub.2]O and Wexner scores >10.
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