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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for Anus
  1. Imperforate anus repair - series (image) 
    ... muscle structures, the rectum releases stool through the anus out of the body. ... surgery is recommended to repair cases of imperforate anus and other anorectal malformations. There are two types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100030_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Imperforate anus (image) 
    Imperforate anus is a malformation of the anorectal region that may occur in several forms. The rectum may end ... A condition of stenosis, or narrowing of the anus, or absence of the anus may be present.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9450.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Colostomy - series (image) 
    ... small intestine and extends through the rectum and anus. ... done when the lower large intestine, rectum, or anus is unable to function normally or needs rest ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100011_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hemorrhoid surgery - series (image) 
    ... It empties stool from the body through the anus. Hemorrhoids are "cushions" of tissue filled with blood ... at the junction of the rectum and the anus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100026_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Rectal prolapse repair - series (image) 
    ... It empties stool from the body through the anus. The rectum is anchored in position by ligaments. ... its normal position, downward, and pass through the anus. This is called rectal prolapse.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100037_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anal fissure - series (image) 
    The anus is a sphincter at the end of the rectum through which passes stool during defecation. The anal ... cause pain during defecation and bleeding from the anus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100154_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anterior vaginal wall repair (surgical treatment of urinary incontinence) - series (image) 
    ... which urine passes, leads to the bladder. The anus leads to the rectum. The vaginal opening leads ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100110_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Omphalocele repair - series (image) 
    ... other birth defects, such as heart defects, imperforate anus, urinary problems, and genetic defects. Omphalocele is very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100033_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    ... the end of the small intestine to the anus. The intestine absorbs nutrients and water from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. GI bleeding - series (image) 
    ... small intestine, colon, and finally, the rectum and anus. The GI tract is a long, hollow, muscular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100162_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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