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Review
. 2014 Oct;16(10):408.
doi: 10.1007/s11894-014-0408-y.

Common anorectal conditions: evaluation and treatment

Phillip K Henderson  1 , Brooks D Cash
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Review

Common anorectal conditions: evaluation and treatment

Phillip K Henderson et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2014 Oct.

Abstract

Anorectal conditions are frequently encountered clinical entities but are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Although the most common anorectal disorders are not considered life threatening, they can negatively impact patients' activities of daily living and quality of life. Comprehensive anorectal examination, including the use of anoscopy, has become a "lost art," and graduate medical education programs should utilize more formal training in this area. This review discusses the comprehensive anorectal exam and the diagnosis and management of three common anorectal disorders: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and pruritus ani.

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