Sexually Transmitted Infections Lesions Found during Colonoscopies

Abstract Introduction Anal examination and videoanoscopy (VA) are rarely performed during colonoscopies. In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in lesions of sexually transmitted anal rectal infections, but these conditions not noticed or reported routine colonoscopy. Objective To raise awareness regarding the fortuitous findings infections (STIs) colonoscopy exams to demonstrate that VA provide important information should be routinely performed. Methods We conducted descriptive retrospective study 16,132 patients screened by between 2006 2018. Among numerous other findings, presence condylomata retitis perianal dermatitis was observed. The rates each finding were calculated, subdivided sex into age groups blocks ten years. Results colonoscopies performed, 26 cases condyloma (0.16%) 50 proctitis suspicious for STI (0.33%) found. Conclusion Performing systematically all enabled identification conditions, including several STIs. proposes and, suspected cases, complementary tests