A young office executive, on tour, presents wih bright red painless bleed since 7 days and abdominal pain. External and perrectal examinations are normal. As attending general practioner what will be your next step
Correct Answer: Proctoscopy
Description: Proctoscopy, performed with the patient in the same position, allows a detailed inspection of the distal rectum and anal canal. Minor procedures can also be carried out through this instrument, e.g. treatment of haemorrhoids by injection or banding (see below) and biopsy. Asking the patient to bear down on slow withdrawal of the proctoscope may reveal a descending intussusception Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1243,1244
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