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Approach to Anal Pain

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Anal pain is a common complaint. A systematic approach is essential to correctly and efficiently identify the underlying diagnosis. Many diagnoses can be established by patient history alone. The physical examination can confirm diagnostic suspicions. This is supplemented by targeted diagnostic testing when appropriate.

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  1. Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, Swedish Cancer Institute, 1101 Madison, Suite 510, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA

    Amir L. Bastawrous MD, MBA

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  1. Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Scott R. Steele

  2. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Tracy L. Hull

  3. Tufts University School of Medicine, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA

    Thomas E. Read

  4. Ambrose and Gladys Bowyer, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA

    Theodore J. Saclarides

  5. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA

    Anthony J. Senagore

  6. Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Charles B. Whitlow

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Bastawrous, A.L. (2016). Approach to Anal Pain. In: Steele, S.R., Hull, T.L., Read, T.E., Saclarides, T.J., Senagore, A.J., Whitlow, C.B. (eds) The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25970-3_11

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