FAMILY PRACTICE IN ANO-RECTAL DISEASES

The institution of general practitioners is the backbone of healthcare system. Their competence at the core level had often averted small ailments developing into major problems. Ano-rectal disorders include a diverse group of pathologic processes that are frequently encountered in general medical practice but are seldom taken seriously. An attempt has been made in this write up to supplement family practitioners’ expertise with information on advances in techniques and practices in effectively managing various ano-rectal lesions commonly encountered by them in their practice.

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