| Occult |
Hidden. |
| Paget's
Disease |
A non-invasive
skin cancer that involves the skin in and about the anus. |
| Perforation |
A hole in the intestine that
permits the flow of intestinal contents into the abdominal
cavity. |
| Polyp |
A flat or
grape-like growth of benign or malignant tissue in the
intestine. |
| Proctocolectomy |
The surgical removal of the colon
and rectum. |
| Prolapse |
Also called
Procidentia. The protrusion of the rectum through the anus.
Usually caused by relaxation of the normal supporting structures
of the rectum. |
| Pruritis Ani |
Itching of the anus and skin
surrounding the anus. |
| Radiation
Therapy |
X-Ray treatment
that is directed against cancers. |
| Rectum |
The last 15cm (6 inches) of the
intestinal tract. |
| Restorative
Proctocolectomy |
Surgical Removal
of a diseased colon and rectum with the reestablishment of
intestinal continuity utilizing an intestinal reservoir. Also
called J-Pouch, Parks Pouch, Ileoanal Pull Through and Ileal
Pouch Anal Anastomosis. |
| Sigmoidoscope |
A rigid or flexible tube with a
light source that is used to examine the last 12-25 inches of
the large intestine. |
| Sigmoidoscopy |
A visual
examination of the lower 12-25 inches if the large intestine
using a lighted scope. |
| Sphincter |
The internal and external muscle
that surrounds the anus. The sphincter permits continence or
control over intestinal function. |
| Suppositories |
Specially made
medication that is inserted into the rectum. |
| Turnbull, Rupert B. |
One of the pioneers of modern
Colon and Rectal Surgery. The former Chief of Colon and Rectal
Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. |
| Ulcerative
Colitis |
An Inflammatory
Bowel Disease that causes inflammation of the lining of the
colon and typically causes bloody diarrhea. |
| Ultrasound |
A noninvasive, painless technique
of visualizing the tissues surrounding the rectum using sound
waves that are emitted from a specially shaped anal probe. |
| Urostomy |
A surgically
constructed connection between the urinary tract and the skin,
usually performed in a patient whose bladder has been removed.
Permits the passage of urine from the body. |
| Versed |
An intravenous sedative usually
administered during Colonoscopy. |
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