Dear IANS Team,
Thank you very much for organizing the Virtual Standard HRA Course — it has been an incredibly valuable learning experience.
I would like to ask a question regarding the use of Lugol’s iodine solution in high-resolution anoscopy (HRA):
- Does the concentration of Lugol’s iodine vary depending on the institution or practitioner?
- If so, are there differences in diagnostic effectiveness based on the concentration used?
I would be grateful if you could share any recommendations, standards, or published guidance regarding the preferred Lugol’s iodine formulation for anal HRA (e.g., 2%, 3%, 5%).
Thank you for your time and support.
Warm regards,
Akira Kawashima
PhD Program, Kumamoto University, Japan
