[Importance of proctological examination in tropical environment. Apropos of 1000 rectoscopies performed at the Hospital of Bamako].

Analysing the results of 1,000 procto-sigmoidoscopies done in Bamako (Mali), the authors asses the major indications of this examination in Africa: rectal biopsy is quite efficient for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis; hemorroides and proctitis are frequent while tumors seem rare.