Can you describe the surgical procedure for hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoid surgery involves the removal of excess hemorrhoidal tissue. Everyone has hemorrhoids, as they are part of our anatomy. They contribute to the closure of the sphincter complex. When they bleed, prolapse or lose their initial anatomical location they bleed, itch and must be removed. The procedure … Read more
Bleeding is the only indicator that should alert us to go to surgery. In other cases of swelling or pain, it will be necessary to follow the lifestyle habits indicated by the proctologist. Hemorrhoids are a group of veins naturally present in our human anatomy, specifically in the region of the anus and rectum: everyone … Read more
This problem, consisting of the inability to voluntarily control the expulsion of feces and gases. Anal incontinence, causes The professional of coloproctology can detect several causes: Age. It is associated with a generalized muscular weakness. Childbirth. Sometimes, after giving birth, there may be injuries to the sphincters that prevent proper closure of the sphincters. Accidents … Read more
Fecal incontinence is the inability or difficulty in holding stool and gas, which usually manifests involuntarily and at unwanted times. It can occur occasionally or constantly and is a cause of significant impairment and limitation of personal, social and working life. Causes of fecal incontinence The most common cause is trauma to the anal sphincter … Read more
Pelvic floor pathology includes different symptoms or diseases related to the function of the muscles or ligaments whose mission is to support the abdominal viscera and, at the same time, make way for structures such as the rectum, vagina or urethra, and control evacuatory and sexual functions. Many of these processes are more common in … Read more
A perianal fistula is a communication that occurs between the rectum or anal canal and the perianal skin, usually in the vicinity of the anus. Perianal fistula is a disease of high incidence, occurs in more men than women and is usually initially diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 50. Origin and types of … Read more
What exactly is proctology? It is a part of medicine that deals with diseases related to the final stretch of the Digestive Tract, that is, the anus and rectum. Proctology is included within the specialty of General and Digestive Surgery and is attended by surgeons with a special interest in coloproctology. What pathologies does proctology … Read more
After learning what a Perianal Fistula is and what symptoms it presents, the next step is to know how is the surgical treatment of this pathology. The aim of perianal fistula surgery is the total healing of the fistula and the preservation of an adequate sphincter function that avoids the appearance of undesirable sequelae such … Read more
An anal fissure is a small wound of less than 1cm that appears at the margin of the anus. It can appear at any age (even during infancy). However, it tends to be more common in young adults, affecting men and women equally. Fissures are almost always located in the posteriormost part of the anus. … Read more
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are cushions located in the upper part of the anal canal. We have a total of 3 internal hemorrhoidal nodules, and their function is to aid in anal continence. It is necessary to be attentive if they suffer a change in size or become loose, because then they should be treated. … Read more