title: Physical examination of the anorectum: a systematic technique.
abstract: Advances in medical technology have enabled the colorectal specialist to use sophisticated methodology and precision instrumentation for diagnosing disease. However, one must not overlook the value of the thorough, systematically approached anorectal examination for initially identifying abnormalities.
authors.affiliation: Allentown Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012007:Rectum