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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Fundamentals of Anorectal Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Third Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 555-570 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319659664 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319659657 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Diversion proctitis
- Proctitis
- Radiation proctitis
- Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome