Other Proctitides

Giovanna Dasilva, Radhika Smith

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Abstract

Proctitis, or inflammation of the rectum, can come from a myriad of causes including infection, exposure to radiation, proximal diversion of the fecal stream, medications and idiopathic conditions. Symptoms typically include blood per rectum, tenesmus, and diarrhea, and like all other pathologies treated by a colorectal surgeon, the evaluation and management requires a thorough history and a complete physical with a full endoscopic exam when appropriate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFundamentals of Anorectal Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationThird Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages555-570
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783319659664
ISBN (Print)9783319659657
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

  • Diversion proctitis
  • Proctitis
  • Radiation proctitis
  • Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

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