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HEMORRHOID [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- second degree hemorrhoid
1, record 1, English, second%20degree%20hemorrhoid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Physicians typically classify the severity of hemorrhoids in degrees. These degrees are as follows : First degree-hemorrhoid-bleeding; Second degree-hemorrhoid-prolapsed but retracts naturally... 2, record 1, English, - second%20degree%20hemorrhoid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hémorroïde de second degré
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde%20de%20second%20degr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au deuxième degré, l'hémorroïde sort uniquement pendant l'expulsion des selles pour ensuite revenir à l'intérieur de l'anus naturellement. 2, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde%20de%20second%20degr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- external hemorrhoid
1, record 2, English, external%20hemorrhoid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cutaneous hemorrhoid 1, record 2, English, cutaneous%20hemorrhoid
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hemorrhoid below the pectinate line, covered by anal skin, and involving only the inferior venous plexus. 1, record 2, English, - external%20hemorrhoid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hémorroïde externe
1, record 2, French, h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hémorroïde développée en dehors du sphincter anal. 1, record 2, French, - h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde%20externe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Surgery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rubber band ligation 1, record 3, English, rubber%20band%20ligation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reduces recurrence of symptoms as shown by insoluble fiber/rubber band ligation study.(...) Therapy of symptoms after rubber band ligation of third degree hemorrhoid. 1, record 3, English, - rubber%20band%20ligation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie génito-urinaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligature élastique
1, record 3, French, ligature%20%C3%A9lastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ligatures élastiques. Introduite par Blaisdell en 1958 et modifiée par Barron en 1963, cette technique consiste à réaliser par une nécrose ischémique du paquet hémorroïdaire par mise en place d'un élastique à sa base. 1, record 3, French, - ligature%20%C3%A9lastique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rectal speculum
1, record 4, English, rectal%20speculum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- rectal retractor 2, record 4, English, rectal%20retractor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical instrument used for exploring the inside of the anal canal or rectum. 1, record 4, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - rectal%20speculum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- spéculum rectal
1, record 4, French, sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- écarteur rectal 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9carteur%20rectal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cône de la longueur d'un doigt, en métal et à valve mobile. 3, record 4, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le rectoscope ou protoscope est une forme de spéculum rectal, mais muni d'un dispositif d'éclairage. 5, record 4, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - sp%C3%A9culum%20rectal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hemorrhoid
1, record 5, English, hemorrhoid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- haemorrhoid 2, record 5, English, haemorrhoid
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mass of dilated, tortuous veins in the anorectum involving the venous plexuses of that area. There are two kinds: external, those involving veins distal to the anorectal line; internal, those involving veins proximal to the anorectal line. 3, record 5, English, - hemorrhoid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "hemorrhoid" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 5, English, - hemorrhoid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hémorroïde
1, record 5, French, h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatation variqueuse des veines anorectales. 2, record 5, French, - h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFde
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hemorroide
1, record 5, Spanish, hemorroide
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación de las venas de la parte final del recto, que suelen sangrar y ser molestas ya que producen ardor y dolor sobre todo al evacuar. 2, record 5, Spanish, - hemorroide
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thrombosed external hemorrhoid 1, record 6, English, thrombosed%20external%20hemorrhoid
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- thrombose externe hémorroïdaire
1, record 6, French, thrombose%20externe%20h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFdaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les thromboses externes [...] peuvent être la seule traduction d'hémorroïdes latentes et se présentent comme un hématome traumatique ou non dans un tissu veineux pathologique. 1, record 6, French, - thrombose%20externe%20h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFdaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thrombosed hemorrhoid
1, record 7, English, thrombosed%20hemorrhoid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strangulated hemorrhoid which, because of compromised blood flow, has become thrombosed. 1, record 7, English, - thrombosed%20hemorrhoid
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thrombose hémorroïdaire
1, record 7, French, thrombose%20h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFdaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thrombose hémorroïdaire mixte dite étranglée. 1, record 7, French, - thrombose%20h%C3%A9morro%C3%AFdaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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