The anal cushions—a fresh concept in diagnosis

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1 June 1979

journal article
research article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)

Vol. 55 (644) , 403-405
https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.55.644.403

Abstract

Summary: The anal canal is lined by cushions of specialized submucosal tissue which assist the continence mechanism. Starting with that premise, its various afflictions are examined and found to be more logically related, and much more readily understood.

Keywords

ANAL CUSHIONS
TISSUE
AFFLICTIONS
READILY
PREMISE
SUBMUCOSAL
SUMMARY
CANAL

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