Endoanal ultrasound explained

Endoanal ultrasound
Purpose:	images structures of anal canal

Endoanal ultrasound is a type of medical investigation which images the structures of the anal canal.^[1]

It is used in the investigation of some anorectal symptoms, e.g. fecal incontinence or obstructed defecation.^[2]

See also

• Medical ultrasonography

Notes and References

1. Book: Santoro. Giulio A.. Falco. Giuseppe Di. Atlas of Endoanal and Endorectal Ultrasonography: Staging and Treatment Options for Anorectal Cancer. 2012. Springer Science & Business Media. 9788847021297. 23 November 2017. en.
2. Book: Zimmern. Philippe E.. Haab. Francois. Chapple. Christopher R.. Vaginal Surgery for Incontinence and Prolapse. 2007. Springer Science & Business Media. 9781846283468. 160. 23 November 2017. en.