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American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
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Hemorrhoidectomy for Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids Acutely tender, thrombosed external hemorrhoids can be surgically removed if encountered within the first 72 hours after onset. Hemorrhoidectomy is performed through an elliptic incision over the site of thrombosis with removal of the entire diseased hemorrhoidal plexus in one piece...   |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
The Mattress Sutures: Vertical, Horizontal, and Corner Stitch The interrupted vertical and horizontal mattress suture techniques are two of the most commonly used skin closure methods. The corner stitch, a variation of the horizontal mattress suture, is commonly used for closure of angled skin flaps or wounds. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Thomas J. Zuber |
Fusiform Excision The fusiform excision technique is commonly used by physicians for removing skin and subcutaneous lesions. The technique requires basic skills in anesthetic administration, lesion excision, and suture closure. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2001
John L. Pfenninger |
Common Anorectal Conditions: Part I. Symptoms and Complaints Anorectal symptoms and complaints are common and may be caused by a wide spectrum of conditions... |
Nurse Practitioner
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Chien & Bradway |
Acquired fecal incontinence in community-dwelling adults Although the economic cost of fecal incontinence has not yet been determined, it is projected to be similar to the estimated $14 billion that it costs community-dwellers to manage urinary incontinence. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2001
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Common Anorectal Conditions: Part II. Lesions Patients with a wide variety of anorectal lesions present to family physicians. Most can be successfully managed in the office setting. A high index of suspicion for cancer should be maintained... |
American Journal of Nursing
September 2010
Bliss & Norton |
Conservative Management of Fecal Incontinence This article summarizes the strategies that have proven most effective in uncovering and combating this prevalent yet seldom acknowledged condition. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2001
Edward R. Feller |
Gynecologic Aspects of Crohn's Disease This article reviews the diverse gynecologic spectrum, protean manifestations and diagnostic difficulties of pelvic Crohn's disease... |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
Daisy A. Arce |
Evaluation of Constipation Constipation is the reason for 2.5 million physician visits per year in the United States, with more than one half of these visits to primary care physicians. The differential diagnosis of constipation and the approach to its evaluation differ in adults and children. |
Health
July 2007
Curt Pesmen |
Surgery to Avoid #2: Episiotomy It may sound logical that cutting or extending the vaginal opening would reduce the risk of pelvic-tissue tears and ease childbirth, but studies show that is may cause as many or more problems than it prevents. |
