TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 70. Anoscopy A1 - Reichman, Eric F. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Examination of the anal canal is important to evaluate several common patient complaints relating to the anus including itching, pain, and bleeding. While it is possible to examine parts of this area with flexible instruments or a rigid rectosigmoidoscope, the only method that will give a consistent clear view of the anal canal is anoscopy.1 To properly perform this examination, it is necessary to thoroughly understand the anatomy, be aware of the possible causes of the symptoms you are evaluating, use the appropriate equipment, and position the patient correctly. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/23 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57707157 ER -