A IMPORTÂNCIA DO EXAME PROCTOLÓGICO

Authors

  • Vinicius Machado do Couto  Soares

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i1.3929

Keywords:

Physical Examination. Anorectal Diseases. Neoplasms. Proctological Examination.

Abstract

Proctology is the specialized branch of general surgery that studies anorectal diseases. Numerous anorectal problems can be diagnosed simply by carefully inspecting the perianal area. Proctology examination is essential in the presence of symptoms resulting from intestinal problems. The objective of this work is to emphasize, through a literature review, the importance of proctological physical examination as a preventive means of anorectal diseases. The results showed how important it is to perform physical examinations related to the gastrointestinal tract in the control, combat and prevention of anorectal diseases.

Author Biography

Vinicius Machado do Couto  Soares

Médico, residente de Cirurgia Geral da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Macaé-RJ. E-mail: vm1plzon@gmail.com

Published

2022-01-31

How to Cite

Soares, V. M. C. (2022). A IMPORTÂNCIA DO EXAME PROCTOLÓGICO. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 8(1), 1011–1015. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i1.3929