What is an anoscopy?
An anoscopy is a procedure that uses a small tube called an anoscope to view the lining of your anus and rectum. A related procedure called high resolution anoscopy uses a special magnifying device called a colposcope along with an anoscope to view these areas.
The anus is the opening of the digestive tract where the stool leaves the body. The rectum is a section of the digestive tract located above the anus. It's where stool is held before it exits the body through the anus. An anoscopy can help a health care provider find problems in the anus and rectum, including hemorrhoids, fissures (tears), and abnormal growths.
