Proctoscopy

Proctoscopy is a common medical procedure in which an instrument called a proctoscope is used to examine the anal cavity, rectum or sigmoid colon. A proctoscope is a short , straight, rigid, hollow metal tube, and usually has a small light bulb mounted at the end. During proctoscopy, the proctoscope is lubricated and inserted into the rectum, and then the obturator is removed, allowing an unubstructed view of the interior of the rectal cavity. This procedure is normally done to inspect for hemorrhoids or rectal polyps and might be mildly uncomfortable as the proctoscope is inserted further into the rectum. Modern fibre-optic proctoscopes allow more extensive observation with less discomfort.Disposable proctoscopes without light are also available. The proctoscope also has a hollow channel through which other instruments may be inserted. For example, another instrument may be used to take a biopsy of a small amount of tissue for examination under a microscope. Also, air may be injected through the proctoscope to help make viewing easier. Similar instruments, the sigmoidoscope and colonoscope may be used to visualize more proximal parts of the bowels. (From the Wikpedia article Proctoscopy.)

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Recent Publications on Proctoscopy:
Laparoscopic correction of enterocele associated to stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defecation syndrome. BACKGROUND AND AIMS: We report our experience of concomitant laparoscopic...	19th November, 2009	Pelvic Floor Center, Montecchio Emilia, Italy.	Int J Colorectal Dis. 2009 Nov 17. DOI Direct Link
Role of water-soluble enema before takedown of diverting ileostomy for low pelvic anastomosis. The integrity of a low pelvic anastomosis is often studied...	5th November, 2009	Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California 90509, USA.	Am Surg. 2009 Oct;75(10):941-4.
Cancer screening practices among racially and ethnically diverse breast cancer survivors: results from the 2001 and 2003 California Health Interview Survey. INTRODUCTION: Women treated for breast cancer are at increased risk for...	3rd November, 2009	Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population	J Cancer Surviv. 2009 Nov 2. DOI Direct Link
Haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, anal fissure, peri-anal fistulae and sexually transmitted diseases. Anorectal disorders like haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, anal fissures,...	16th October, 2009	Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Vrije Universiteit,	Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2009;23(4):575-92. DOI Direct Link
[What can be masked by hemorrhoids] The treatment of patient with relapse of bleeding after application of...	14th October, 2009		MMW Fortschr Med. 2009 Jun 18;151(25):18-9.
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Proctoscopy Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7615005	Medical apparatus for use with an endoscope
5716329	Disposable expandable speculum
5645519	Endoscopic instrument for controlled introduction of tubular members in the body and methods therefor
5244801	Process for producing monoclonal antibodies which specifically bind to benign colonic adenomatous polyps of human origin and hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies produced by said process
5022414	Tissue separator method
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