Abeer Fatimaover 3 years ago

Indications of Proctoscopy

Proctoscopy refers to visualization of anus, anal canal, and lower rectum via instrument called proctoscope. It is done in outpatient setting. Following are the indications of proctoscopy: - suspicion of tumors - inflammation - polyps in rectum - bleeding per rectum - hemorrhoids Reference: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10749-proctoscopy-rigid-sigmoidoscopy#:~:text=A%20proctoscopy%20(also%20called%20rigid Image via: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Ffigure%2FProctoscope-view-of-the-rectal-tumor_fig1_345987094&psig=AOvVaw3ho_zAvHcRLwOBy1Lv_rcK&ust=1644515505996000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCKi26uGX8_UCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD