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anorectal stricture |
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anorectal stricture Etymology: L, anus + rectus, straight, strictura, compression a narrowing of the anorectal canal. It is sometimes congenital but also may result from surgery to correct an anal fissure or to remove hemorrhoids. anorectal pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum. anorectal abscess see perianal fistula. anorectal anastomosis surgical resection of rectal neoplasms may require removal of a bowel segment and subsequent union of rectum to skin. anorectal stricture usually secondary to surgical trauma, foreign body, neoplasia or inflammatory disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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