"Anal Canal" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The terminal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, beginning from the ampulla of the RECTUM and ending at the anus.
| Descriptor ID |
D001003
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A03.556.124.526.070 A03.556.249.249.070
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| Concept/Terms |
Anal Sphincter- Anal Sphincter
- Anal Sphincters
- Sphincter, Anal
- Sphincters, Anal
Anal Gland, Human- Anal Gland, Human
- Human Anal Gland
- Human Anal Glands
- Anal Glands, Human
- Anal Gland
Internal Anal Sphincter- Internal Anal Sphincter
- Anal Sphincter, Internal
- Internal Anal Sphincters
- Sphincter, Internal Anal
External Anal Sphincter- External Anal Sphincter
- Anal Sphincter, External
- External Anal Sphincters
- Sphincter, External Anal
- Detrusor External Sphincter
- Detrusor External Sphincters
- Sphincter, Detrusor External
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Anal Canal" by people in Profiles.
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Anatomic Basis of Rectal Cancer Staging: Clarifying Controversies and Misconceptions. Radiographics. 2024 07; 44(7):e230203.
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Classification and Surgical Management of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Committee. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct; 59(10):161598.
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Mutational Signature Changes in Patients With Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal. Oncologist. 2024 Apr 04; 29(4):e475-e486.
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Robotic TAMIS rectal neuroendocrine tumor excision. Tech Coloproctol. 2024 Mar 21; 28(1):41.
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Daily Vaginal Dilator Use During Radiation for Women With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus: Vaginal Wall Dosimetry and Patient-Reported Sexual Function. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2024 Mar-Apr; 14(2):e105-e116.
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Optimizing the Utility of Anorectal Manometry for Diagnosis and Therapy: A Roundtable Review and Recommendations. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 10; 21(11):2727-2739.e1.
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Preoperative Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jul 27; 389(4):322-334.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes During and After Treatment for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer in the PROSPECT Trial (Alliance N1048). J Clin Oncol. 2023 07 20; 41(21):3724-3734.
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Home-based self-sampling vs clinician sampling for anal precancer screening: The Prevent Anal Cancer Self-Swab Study. Int J Cancer. 2023 08 15; 153(4):843-853.
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Follow-up imaging of anal cancer after treatment. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2023 09; 48(9):2888-2897.