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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Inspection of the Perianal Region

Klaus EwePeter Otto

subject

Rectal prolapsemedicine.anatomical_structurebusiness.industryInternal HemorrhoidMedicineAnatomyAnal canalButtocksbusinessPerianal regionAnusFistulous tractmedicine.disease

description

During inspection of the perianal region and the anus, a portion of the anal canal may also be examined through stretching of the buttocks (Fig. 13). Good illumination is needed for an optimal examination.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-67250-7_6