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Anus

Known as: Anal, Ano, LARGE INTESTINE, ANUS 
The lower opening of the digestive tract, lying in the cleft between the buttocks, through which fecal matter is extruded.
National Institutes of Health

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Anal AdenocarcinomaAnal Canal Neuroendocrine CarcinomaAnal Canal Neuroendocrine Tumor G2Anal Canal Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

Broader (2)

Anal canalAnatomical orifice

Narrower (1)

Perianal Glands

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Highly Cited
2015
Highly Cited
2015
The Addition of High-Risk HPV Testing to Anal Cytology Increases the Identification of Anal Dysplasia in HIV-Infected Patients.
BACKGROUND Anal dysplasia (AD) is prevalent in HIV-infected patients. Screening for AD is recommended for high-risk groups… 
1986
1986
Polyp-simulating Mucosal Prolapse Syndrome in (Pre-) Diverticular Disease
Eight patients with anal blood loss were referred for endoscopic polyp removal (4) or because of problems with the differential… 
1985
1985
Congenital anorectal anomaly: CT evaluation.
Anorectal anomalies were evaluated by computed tomography (CT) scanning in 23 patients. CT scans showed clearly the anatomy of… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Abdominosacral resection for midrectal cancer. A fifteen-year experience.
From 1966 to 1981, 646 patients underwent resection for primary adenocarcinoma of the rectum by one surgeon (S.A.L.) in one… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial flora of burns in children.
Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial flora of burn sites in 180 children were monitored. Specimens were obtained twice a week; each… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
The lowering of plasma cholesterol by sucrose polyester in subjects consuming diets with 800, 300, or less than 50 mg of cholesterol per day.
The efficacy, safety, acceptability, and cholesterol lowering potential of sucrose polyester (SPE), a liquid, nonabsorbable, fat… 
1976
1976
The immunotherapy of anal condyloma acuminatum
ConclusionThe immunotherapy of condyloma acuminatum offers a high success rate. Specific indications for immunotherapy are: 1… 
Review
1974
Review
1974
Lateral subcutaneous internal anal sphincterotomy for anal fissure
SummaryLateral subcutaneous internal anal sphincterotomy is recommended as the primary operation for anal fissure. The technique… 
1972
1972
Plasma growth hormone levels in rats with increased naso-anal lengths due to hypothalamic surgery.
A modification of the Halasz-Pupp neurosurgical knife was used in female rats to completely or partially isolate the medial basal… 
Review
1950
Review
1950
The Radiological Assessment of the Normal Aqueduct and 4th Ventricle
A study is presented of the normal radiological anatomy of the aqueduct and 4th ventricle based on an analysis of 100 cases…