Common Anorectal Disorders for the Intensive Care Physician. (November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bach, Harold H.; Wang, Norby; Eberhardt, Joshua M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of intensive care medicine. Volume 29:Number 6(2014:Nov./Dec.)
• Page Start: 334
• Page End: 341
• Publication Date: 2014-11
• Subjects: review of anorectal anatomy -- hemorrhoids -- perianal abscess -- fecal management system -- anal fissure; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Critical Care -- Periodicals; Soins intensifs -- Périodiques; Soins intensifs; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.02805
• DOI: 10.1177/0885066613485347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0885-0666

Abstract

Although anorectal disorders such as abscess, fissure, and hemorrhoids are typically outpatient problems, they also occur in the critically ill patient population, where their presentation and management are more difficult. This article will provide a brief review of anorectal anatomy, explain the proper anorectal examination, and discuss the current understanding and treatment concepts with regard to the most common anorectal disorders that the intensive care unit clinician is likely to face.