Spring 2027

Common Anorectal Diseases

Covers diagnosis and treatment of common anorectal diseases based on anatomical and physiological principles in clinical settings.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Ray King

Summary

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  • Describe the normal anatomy of the male and female pelvic floor, structural relationships of the pelvic organs, with special focus on the rectum, anal canal, and perianal spaces

  • Describe the physiology and function of the anal sphincter complex and various defecatory reflexes

  • Discuss the biology of stool formation, propulsion, and expulsion

  • Describe the dietary roles of soluble and insoluble fiber in digestion, and its role in treatment strategies of benign anorectal disorders

  • Describe the anatomical basis of symptomatic internal and external hemorrhoidal disorders in relation to their presentation and natural progression

  • Discuss the surgical options in the treatment of different grades of internal hemorrhoids and the complications associated with each

  • Discuss the etiology of perirectal abscesses and their progression/relationship to fistula-in-ano

  • Describe the various types of fistula-in-ano, diagnostic techniques and imaging modalities, and treatment strategies

  • Explain the rationale for medical versus surgical treatment options for anal fissures

  • Identify the various lifestyle and dietary etiologies for pruritis ani, and explain the rational for treatment algorithm

  • Differentiate between presentations of thrombosed external hemorrhoid, strangulated or prolapsed internal hemorrhoid, and rectal prolapse

  • Identify the unique challenges in the management of benign anorectal disorders in patients with irritable bowel disorder

  • Describe the anorectal presentations of sexually transmitted infections and treatment options

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

SURGERY 983

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The diagnosis and treatment of common anorectal diseases in the context of anatomical and physiological basis as it correlates to the clinical setting. The medical and surgical treatment of anorectal disorders will be discussed from the historical background to modern management algorithms. Topics will include fissures, perirectal abscess, fistula-in-ano, external and internal hemorrhoidal diseases, pruritus ani, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, obstructive defecation, sexually transmitted infections, and various anorectal manifestations of irritable bowel disease. Symptomatic presentation and natural progression of each of these disease processes will be discussed. Provide a sound scientific foundation with which to approach evidence-based diagnosis, triage, and treatment of patients with acute versus chronic anorectal disorders.

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Topics

  • Anorectal pathologies including fissures, abscesses, fistulas, hemorrhoids, and incontinence.
  • Medical and surgical management algorithms for anorectal disorders.
  • Symptomatic presentation and natural progression of anorectal diseases.

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  • Evidence-based diagnosis, triage, and treatment of anorectal disorders.
  • Describing pelvic floor anatomy and structural relationships.
  • Evaluating surgical options for internal hemorrhoids.

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SURGERY 983 · Spring 2027

Common Anorectal Diseases

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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