Proctology

Category Proctology Typical Use Examine rectum and distal colon. Description A longer rigid instrument than an anoscope used to inspect the rectum and distal sigmoid colon, enabling diagnosis and minor procedures such as biopsy, polypectomy, or foreign body removal in the distal colon. Proctoscopy is used in evaluation of rectal bleeding, pain, and suspected distal … Read more

Category Proctology Typical Use Inspect anal canal and distal rectum. Description A short rigid tubular instrument used to visualize the anal canal and distal rectum for evaluation of hemorrhoids, fissures, masses, and bleeding; anoscopy is a quick office procedure often performed with topical anesthesia. The anoscope provides direct visualization and allows minor interventions such as … Read more