"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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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Anal Canal" by people in Profiles.
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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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Staging Considerations for the Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 07; 26(7):1531-1536.
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Transitional Anal Cells Mediate Colonic Re-epithelialization in Colitis. Gastroenterology. 2022 06; 162(7):1975-1989.
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Social networks, high-risk anal HPV and coinfection with HIV in young sexual minority men. Sex Transm Infect. 2022 12; 98(8):557-563.
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Vaginal Electrical Stimulation for Postpartum Neuromuscular Recovery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 11 01; 27(11):659-666.
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Adding Insult to Injury: Levator Ani Avulsion in Women With Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 07 01; 27(7):462-467.
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Postpartum contraceptive uptake and fertility desires following obstetric anal sphincter injury. Int Urogynecol J. 2021 07; 32(7):1833-1838.
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Predicting obstetrical anal sphincter injuries in patients who undergo vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 08; 225(2):173.e1-173.e8.
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Early Secondary Repair of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Breakdown: Contemporary Surgical Techniques and Experiences From a Peripartum Subspecialty Clinic. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 02 01; 27(2):e333-e335.
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Is there an Association between Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Prediction and Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury? Am J Perinatol. 2022 05; 39(7):750-758.