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rectal speculum [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rectal speculum
1, record 1, English, rectal%20speculum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rectal retractor 2, record 1, English, rectal%20retractor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical instrument used for exploring the inside of the anal canal or rectum. 1, record 1, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Rectal] specula [are] designed to expand the anal canal, rectum, and/or sigmoid colon. ... These specula typically consist of either a hollow, funnel-like device or a mechanical instrument that frequently includes two pivoted arms. The portions closer to the pivot point are usually the handle, while the distal portions are inserted through the anal canal into the rectum. Specula may be used directly to perform examinations and manual procedures or as part of an anoscope, proctoscope, or sigmoidoscope for examination or surgery (e.g., hemorrhoid treatment). 3, record 1, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spéculum rectal
1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- écarteur rectal 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9carteur%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cône de la longueur d'un doigt, en métal et à valve mobile. 3, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si le prélèvement est fait à l'aide d'un spéculum rectal, avant de l'introduire dans le rectum, appliquer une quantité généreuse de crème analgésique, celle-ci ayant aussi des propriétés lubrifiantes. 4, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le spéculum rectal est muni d'une] source lumineuse externe. [Il] permet d'observer en se retirant l'ensemble de la muqueuse rectale depuis l'angle du sigmoïde en haut jusqu'à l'anus. [Il] met en évidence la quasi totalité des maladies du rectum et de l'anus. 5, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le rectoscope ou protoscope est une forme de spéculum rectal, mais muni d'un dispositif d'éclairage. 5, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il existe plusieurs types de spéculums ou d'écarteurs rectaux, portant souvent le nom de leur inventeur : spéculum de Brinkerhoof; spéculum de Cook; spéculum rectal Czerny; spéculum rectal Sims; spéculum rectal Smithbuie; etc. 5, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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