Common Anorectal Disorders

  1. DAVID A. LIEBERMAN, M.D.
  1. Portland, Oregon

    Abstract

    Anorectal disorders include a diverse group of pathologic processes that are frequently encountered in general medical practice but are poorly understood. The optimal management of anal pain, itching, bleeding, and incontinence is based on sound anatomic and pathophysiologic principles. Advances have been made in understanding the pathogenesis and management of four anorectal disorders frequently encountered by internists: hemorrhoids, fissures, pruritus, and incontinence.

    Article and Author Information

    • ▸From the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center; Portland, Oregon.

    • ▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to David Lieberman, M.D.; Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center, P.O. Box 1034; Portland, OR 97207.

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    1. Ann Intern Med December 1, 1984 vol. 101 no. 6 837-846
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