| When to Refer to a Gastroenterologist | |
| Unexplained
rectal bleeding Anal fissures or fistulae in patient with inflammatory bowel disease Fecal incontinence Undiagnosed anal mass |
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| When to Refer to Other Specialists | |
| Colorectal Surgeon | Prolapsing
internal hemorrhoids Bleeding internal hemorrhoids, despite conservative therapy Chronic anal fissure Suspected perirectal abscess Refractory anal warts |