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Abstract
A plea for earlier digital and proctoscopic examination of the rectum is made and
in doubtful cases biopsy should not be neglected. The author emphasizes the important
details and the advantages of electrosurgical methods in securing biopsies from the
anus, rectum and sigmoid.
A new combination suction and coagulation electrode handle which the author has found
useful in proctologic work is described.
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References
- The modern proctologic clinic.Am. Jour. Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. 1935; 11: 3
- Oil soluble anesthetics in proctology.Med. Rec. 1934; 139: 35-38
- High frequency currents in performing biopsies.Jour. Am. Med. Assn. 1934; 103 (Dec.): 22
- The precancerous changes in the rectum and colon.Surg. Gynec. and Obst. 1928; (May)
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© 1936 Published by Elsevier Inc.
