title: Anorectal Complaints in the Emergency Department.
abstract: Patients commonly present to the emergency department with anorectal complaints. Most of these complaints are benign and can be managed conservatively; however, there are a few anorectal emergencies that clinicians must be aware of in order to prevent further complications. The history and physical examination are especially important so that critical disorders can be recognized and specific treatment plans can be determined. It is important to maintain a broad differential diagnosis of anorectal disease and to distinguish benign from serious processes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, 6th Floor, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. Electronic address: ctupe@umem.org.
authors.forename: Christina Lynn
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Tupe
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, 6th Floor, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
authors.forename: Thuy Van
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Pham
mesh_terms: D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Anal abscesses; Anal cancer; Anal fissures; Anal foreign bodies; Anorectal; Hemorrhoids; Pruritus ani; STI