PET for anal cancer: analcanal versus anal margin
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Mark LevinPosted
Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:41am1 CommentAnalcanal cancer metastasize more to the iliac nodes and of anal margin go more to the inguinal nodes. A recent review found that the accuracy of PET scan was poor... did not distinguish between analcanal and anal margin cancers. Most appears to have been anal margin.
NCCN lists PET on p.4 of its anal cancer guidelines for the initial
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Anal fistula
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
What is anal fistula?
Anal fistulae originate from the anal glands, which are located between the two layers of the anal sphincters and which drain into the analcanal. If the outlet of these glands becomes blocked, an abscess can form which can eventually point to the skin surface. The tract formed by this process is the fistula. Definitive treatment
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Imperforate Anus (Anal Atresia)
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm
Imperforate anus or anal atresia is a congenital abnormality in which the anorectal region is abnormal or incompletely developed. In some cases, the rectum may end... that results in absence of a functioning anus is congenital cloaca. In patients with this abnormality, the anal muscles and vagina fail to form and the result is a large, ill-defined
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Anal Cancers
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pmAnal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.
The anus is the end of the large intestine, below the rectum, through which stool (solid waste) leaves the body. Two sphincter muscles open and close the anal opening to let stool pass out of the body. The analcanal, the part of the anus between
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Erbitux for anal cancer
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Mark LevinPosted
Tue 19 Jan 2010 3:05pm
of Clinical Activity for Cetuximab Combined with Irinotecan in a Patient with Refractory AnalCanal Squamous-Cell Carcinoma: Report of a Case
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum:
doi... with refractory anal cancer who achieved an excellent response to the combination of cetuximab and irinotecan after having failed single-agent irinotecan. The other is a report on 7
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Anal Cancer- Can it be prevented? Lecture in Houston this Thurs June 21
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Nelson V.Posted
Thu 18 Dec 2008 7:28pm
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Anal pre-cancer test for HIV-positive men
LOS ANGELES, March 22 (UPI) -- A type of anal-canal Pap smear has been found to detect precancerous changes in the analcanals of HIV-positive men, a U.S. study found.The University of California at Los Angeles study found abnormal anal cytology -- anal-canalRead on »
Are Anal Sex Toys Safe? (Video)
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Dan and Jennifer ..Posted
Tue 29 Dec 2009 6:00am
Making Anal Sex Safer
The anus, unlike the vaginal canal, was not designed for sexual stimulation or penetration. That doesn’t mean you can’t do it, but it will take a lot more...
Anal sex – it’s taboo and for a lot of people, it’s also sexy and fun. Anal play can involve penile penetration, rimming or penetration with various toys designed for analRead on »
What You Need To Know About Anal Toys (Video)
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Dan and Jennifer ..Posted
Tue 03 Mar 2009 2:20pmAnal sex is becoming more and more popular among couples as people take the time to learn about anal sex and how it can be stimulating, satisfying and safe! The most important thing to consider when using toy for anal sex is safety - having anal sex is nothing like having vaginal sex because you have to be a lot more careful. Here’s what you need
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ANAL FISSURE
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm
What is an anal fissure?
An anal fissure is a small tear in the anus that may cause itching, pain, or bleeding.
It typically occurs after passing a particlularly...
- Increase fibre intake (to soften the stools).
- Vaseline can give relief to the affected area.
- Analgesic suppositories may be required to ease pain.
Most anal fissures
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