Doctors typically carry out many rectal exams in their offices. They will ask the person to undress from the waist down. A person can expect the following steps: Doctors may also perform a rectal exam ...

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Dr. Kevin Kelly answers the question: 'Digital Rectal Exam, PSA Test Or Both?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Why do I need both a digital rectal exam and a PSA test? Answer: Unfortunately, a digital ...

Introduction: Constipation has been one of the most common diseases referred to the pediatric gastroenterology clinic, reaching up to 30% of all clinic referrals. Digital rectal examination is the ...

A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of ...

A digital rectal examination (DRE) is one of the simplest methods for assessing the state of the prostate gland. This may be performed as part of a routine check of the prostate gland or in the case ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 6 (UPI) --Among the least favorite of all medical exams, the digital rectal exam for prostate cancer may be on the way out because other tests are more accurate in detecting ...

Routine use of MRI during active surveillance of men with prostate cancer allows patients to skip digital rectal examinations and some biopsies, and this approach is best practice, according to an ...

Meticulous surgical technique, as exemplified by total mesorectal excision (TME), has improved survival by reducing local recurrences in patients undergoing resection with curative intent (Heald, 1995 ...

Brett Montgomery is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, whose guidelines he discusses in this article. He was not involved in the writing of these guidelines. Ceasing ...