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The anus continues from the rectum via the anal canal and is the final segment of the large intestine, functioning as the external outlet of the gastrointestinal tract, through which faecal matter is expelled. Defecation is controlled by the internal and external anal sphincters, which surround the top and bottom of the anus.

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Comparison of Centella with Flavonoids for Treatment of Symptoms in Hemorrhoidal Disease and After Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Massimo Chiaretti
- Danilo Alunni Fegatelli
- Annalisa Italia Chiaretti
ResearchOpen Access14 May 2020 Scientific Reports
Volume: 10, P: 8009
Longterm outcome of anal fistula – A retrospective study
- Christos Andreou
- Jasmin Zeindler
- Heidi Misteli
ResearchOpen Access16 Apr 2020 Scientific Reports
Volume: 10, P: 6483
Comparison of the short-term outcomes of using DST and PPH staplers in the treatment of grade III and IV hemorrhoids
- Tzu-Hsuan Wang
- Kee-Thai Kiu
- Tung-Cheng Chang
ResearchOpen Access23 Mar 2020 Scientific Reports
Volume: 10, P: 5189
Advances in the evaluation of anorectal function

Faecal incontinence and evacuation disorders are common and substantially impair quality of life. In this Consensus Statement, the authors describe recommended tests for the evaluation of anorectal function and the clinical relevance of these tests in the management of patients to help guide the practising clinician.
- Emma V. Carrington
- S. Mark Scott
- Satish S. Rao
ReviewsOpen Access11 Apr 2018 Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Volume: 15, P: 309-323
Pulse article: How do you do the international standards for neurological classification of SCI anorectal exam?
- Marcalee Alexander
- Hammad Aslam
- Ralph J. Marino
Research25 Oct 2017 Spinal Cord Series and Cases
Volume: 3, P: 17078
Role of differentially expressed microRNA-139-5p in the regulation of phenotypic internal anal sphincter smooth muscle tone
- Jagmohan Singh
- Ipsita Mohanty
- Satish Rattan
ResearchOpen Access03 May 2017 Scientific Reports
Volume: 7, P: 1477

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Break the taboo with poo

We need to talk about poo. Everybody does it, and research into defaecation and associated disorders deserves more attention.

Editorial27 Sept 2021 Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Volume: 18, P: 743

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Anus articles from across Nature Portfolio

Latest Research and Reviews

Comparison of Centella with Flavonoids for Treatment of Symptoms in Hemorrhoidal Disease and After Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Longterm outcome of anal fistula – A retrospective study

Comparison of the short-term outcomes of using DST and PPH staplers in the treatment of grade III and IV hemorrhoids

Advances in the evaluation of anorectal function

Pulse article: How do you do the international standards for neurological classification of SCI anorectal exam?

Role of differentially expressed microRNA-139-5p in the regulation of phenotypic internal anal sphincter smooth muscle tone

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Break the taboo with poo

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