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rectal tube
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what is 'rectal tube'?
Definition for rectal tube
rectal tube is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: acute megacolon.
related diagnosis for 'rectal tube'
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acute megacolon
acute abnormal dilatation of large bowel
rectal tube and acute megacolon
related procedure for 'rectal tube'/associated diagnoses
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Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
rectal tube and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
rectal tube and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
Serum T4 free
rectal tube and Serum T4 free
Abdominal CAT Scan
rectal tube and Abdominal CAT Scan
Abdominal MRI
MRI of abdominal contents
rectal tube and Abdominal MRI
BUN
rectal tube and BUN
Blood culture
rectal tube and Blood culture
Cardiac monitoring
rectal tube and Cardiac monitoring
Central venous catheter
rectal tube and Central venous catheter
Colectomy
rectal tube and Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
rectal tube and Colonoscopy
Complete Blood Count
rectal tube and Complete Blood Count
Electrolyte Administration
rectal tube and Electrolyte Administration
Foley catheter
rectal tube and Foley catheter
Intravenous (IV) fluids
rectal tube and Intravenous (IV) fluids
Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
rectal tube and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
KUB
rectal tube and KUB
Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
rectal tube and Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
Parenteral nutrition
rectal tube and Parenteral nutrition
Serum Creatinine
rectal tube and Serum Creatinine
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neostigmine
rectal tube and neostigmine
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Irrigation via self-retaining rectal tube in prevention of suture-line ...
Journal List > Proc R Soc Med > v.62(7); Jul 1969. Summary. Selected ... Irrigation via self-retaining rectal tube in prevention of suture-line recurrent ...
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Medical thermometer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Rectal thermometer) Jump to: navigation, search ... The thermometer consists of a mercury-filled bulb attached to a small tube. ...
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eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse : Article by Lisa S Poritz
Treatment of these 3 entities differs. Full-thickness rectal ... sphincter is striated muscle that forms a circular tube around the anal canal. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3533.htm
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Rectal Bleeding Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Rectal Bleeding glossary includes a list of Rectal Bleeding related medical definitions and related links on ... Also known as the gullet or swallowing tube. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/rectal_bleeding/glossary.htm
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Rectal Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
... information summary about the treatment of rectal cancer. ... A sigmoidoscope (a thin, lighted tube) is inserted through the rectum into the sigmoid colon. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/rectal/Patient/page1/print
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Colon and Rectal Cancers
Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. ... The tube contains a tiny camera that transmits the image to a video screen. ...
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Digestive Diseases Dictionary R - Z
... a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal ... colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube, called a sigmoidoscope. ...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/dictionary/pages/r-z.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rectal prolapse repair
Rectal prolapse in infants often gets better on its own and does not ... sphincter muscles by encircling them with a band of soft mesh or a silicone tube. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002932.htm
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Rectal Cancer
After rectal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer ... procedure in which an endoscope (a thin, lighted tube) is inserted into the body. ...
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/tc/rectal-cancer-trea...
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eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse: Surgical Perspective : Article Excerpt by ...
Altemeier et al described their perineal approach in 1971, which involves anterior closure of the pelvic diaphragm and ... a vertical tube between the rectum ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/byname/Rectal-Prolapse--Surgical-Perspective.htm
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Rectal bleeding causes, signs, symptoms and important information on ...
Rectal bleeding can be a sign of several different conditions ... metal or clear plastic, hollow tube approximately one inch in diameter at its wider end. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/rectal_bleeding/page8.htm
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Glossary Definition - Rectal Manometry
A definition of the term 'Rectal Manometry' ... a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal ...
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-rectalmanometry.htm
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Thermometer - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When finding a person's rectal temperature, it helps to use a cream on the ... Beaker - Boiling tube - Büchner funnel - Burette - Conical measure - Crucible ...
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermometer
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Virtual Colonoscopy An Effective Screening Tool - National Cancer Institute
... signs of colon or rectal cancer, and was less invasive. ... does call for the insertion of a rectal tube to push air into the colon for a better view. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/clinicaltrials/results/virtual-colonoscopy1203
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Intestinal gas distribution determines abdominal symptoms
... were also intubated with a rectal tube assembly (8 mm od) that incorporated: ... either via the jejunal or rectal tube for 60 minutes (infusion period), during ...
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Colon Cancer and Polyp Screening Guidelines - Cancer Information ...
... a procedure in which a viewing tube is put into the rectum to look ... Flexible sigmoidoscopy with a digital rectal exam every 5 years, starting at age ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12720
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What I need to know about Colon Polyps
It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body ... American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 ...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/colonpolyps_ez/
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Rectal venous plexus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... hemorrhoidal plexus (or rectal venous plexus) surrounds the ... around the tube, immediately above the anal orifice, and are connected by transverse branches. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectal_venous_plexus
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bowel incontinence
Formula tube feedings often cause diarrhea and bowel incontinence. ... Loss of rectal muscle tone may result in leakage of watery, liquid stool around ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003135.htm
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Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is cancer of the rectum, the lower part of the colon that connects the ... is the insertion of a flexible tube with a camera on the end (called ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/rectal-cancer?page=3
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rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation ...
http://dictionary.webmd.com/terms/rectal_manometry.xml
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Barium enema
... x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed into the rectal area. ... The enema tube is removed after the pictures are taken. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/Barium-enema.htm
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eMedicine - Rectal Cancer : Article by Elizabeth Cirincione
Approximately 135,000 new cases of colorectal cancer occur in the United States ... A straight-tube coloanal anastomosis (CAA) can be performed using the double ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1994.htm
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Constipation symptoms, causes, and treatments including laxatives and ...
Constipation information: symptoms, causes, treatments, how to evaluate, and a ... For ano-rectal motility studies, a flexible tube, approximately an eighth of an ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/constipation/page3.htm
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Colon and rectal cancers
The esophagus is a narrow muscular tube, about 9 1/2 inches long that begins ... In most cases of colon or rectal cancers, the cause or causes are unknown. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Colon-and-rectal-cancers.htm
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Colon Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
Tests that examine the rectum, rectal tissue, and blood are used to detect (find) ... A sigmoidoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/colon/Patient/page1/print
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Profuse per rectal bleeding due to erosion of the inferior epigastric ...
We describe a case of profuse per rectal bleeding due to erosion of the right ... Correct placement of the caecostomy tube lateral to Hesselbach's triangle should ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1940286
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Information on hemorrhoids including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and ...
Through this tube, a suture (a long thread) is placed, actually woven, ... of the anal or rectal wall due to scarring, persistence of internal or external ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/hemorrhoids/page5.htm
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Symptoms and Tests for Colon Cancer
A description of the symptoms of colon and rectal cancer, as well as the tests used for diagnosis. ... A flexible viewing tube with a lens and light source on ...
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/a/testscrcancer.htm
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What I need to know about Diverticular Disease
Rectal bleeding is usually painless, but it can be dangerous. ... Digital rectal exam. ... The doctor will insert a small tube through your anus. ...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diverticular/
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Talk:Rectal foreign body - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rectal examination revealed 12 jeweler's saws. ... A very stupid man inserted a paper tube into his anus, lit a firecracker and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Rectal_foreign_body
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What You Need To Know About Colon & Rectal Cancer - National Cancer ...
... and treatment of colon and rectal cancer. NIH Publication No. 06 ... They form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also called the large bowel) ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/colon-and-rectal/allpages/print
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Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy Procedure Information with Illustrations by ...
Through this tube, a suture (a long thread) is placed, actually woven, ... Rectal Bleeding - Rectal bleeding can be a sign of several different conditions ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/stapled_hemorrhoidectomy/article.htm
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What You Need To Know About Colon & Rectal Cancer
... detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colon and rectal cancer. ... the rectum and lower (sigmoid) colon with a lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. ...
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/cancerbrochure/a/whatcancer_3.htm
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Foreign Body, Rectum Treatment: First Aid Information for Foreign Body ...
Rectal Foreign Object Treatment. Self-Care at Home ... The doctor uses a long, narrow tube (about 16-18 inches long and a little less ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/foreign_body_rectum_treatment_firstaid.htm
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Procedure Information by MedicineNet.com
Read about flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure used to examine the lower portion of the colon and rectum. It may be used to investigate the cause of rectal bleeding, ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/flexible_sigmoidoscopy/article.htm
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Nausea and Vomiting - National Cancer Institute
The use of enemas and rectal suppositories is limited to short-term, severe ... The doctor may insert a nasogastric tube through the nose and esophagus into the ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nause...
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eMedicine - Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Surgical Perspective ...
Massive rectal bleeding due to benign anorectal disease has also been reported. ... Nasogastric tube aspirates can provide false-negative results in approximately ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2818.htm
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ANTIBIOTIC/ANESTHETIC/STEROID - RECTAL OINTMENT side effects, medical ...
... about the medication ANTIBIOTIC/ANESTHETIC/STEROID - RECTAL OINTMENT , includes side effects, drug interactions, ... the rectal applicator onto the tube. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com:9003/antibiotic-anesthetic-steroi...
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How to Choose and Use a Thermometer - Health and Medical Information ...
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions ... Rectal thermometers (those ... on the tube is a ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12266
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Understanding Prostate Changes - National Cancer Institute
Digital rectal exam (DRE) Prostate-specific antigen test (PSA test) What do PSA results mean? ... The prostate gland surrounds the tube (urethra) that passes urine. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/understanding-prostate-c...
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Rectal cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ] - Yahoo! Health
Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells ... A sigmoidoscope (a thin, lighted tube) is inserted through the rectum into the sigmoid colon. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/coloncancer-treatment/rectal-cancer-...
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Colon Polyps
It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body ... American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 ...
http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/conditions/bl_polyp.htm?r=9I
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Anesthetic, Local (Rectal Route) - MayoClinic.com
Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools ... applicators or that come packaged with a special inserter called a rectal tube. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR602251
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Colon Cancer
This test, called a digital rectal exam, is a quick screen to make sure that any ... This means that a thin, flexible plastic tube with a tiny camera on the end will ...
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/colon-cancer?page=%0D...
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eMedicine - Gastrointestinal Duplications : Article Excerpt by Amulya K ...
... of the notochord are fused; a tube called the neuroenteric canal connects the ... Rectal duplications: Presenting signs of colonic or presacral duplications may ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/byname/gastrointestinal-duplications.htm
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What You Need To Know About Cancer - An Overview - National Cancer ...
The doctor can usually remove polyps through the tube. ... A digital rectal exam allows for examination of only the lowest part of the rectum. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/overview/page5
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eMedicine - Rectal Carcinoma : Article by Isaac Hassan
Rectal cancers are, after colon cancers, the second most common gastrointestinal... prone and supine using a reduced tube current to minimize the radiation dose) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic595.htm
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Bowel incontinence
Formula tube feedings often cause diarrhea and bowel incontinence. ... Loss of rectal muscle tone may result in leakage of watery, liquid stool around ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Bowel-incontinence.htm
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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: Screening and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers ... uses a flexible, slender and lighted tube to examine your rectum and part of your colon. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rectal-ulcer/DS00694/DSECTION=6
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