Anorectal Anatomy and Imaging Techniques

• Autores: Patrick Solan, Bradley Davis
• Localización: Gastroenterology clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8553, Vol. 42, Nº. 4, 2013, págs. 701-712
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The rectum and anus are two anatomically complex organs with diverse pathologies. This article reviews the basic anatomy of the rectum and anus. In addition, it addresses the current radiographic techniques used to evaluate these structures, specifically ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and defecography.