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The Digital Rectal Examination: Appropriate Techniques for the Evaluation of Constipation and Fecal Incontinence.
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Gastroenterology clinics of North America [Gastroenterol Clin North Am] 2022 Mar; Vol. 51 (1), pp. 25-37. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 07. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Disorders of defecation, including constipation and fecal incontinence, are very common. The digital rectal examination (DRE) is a key component in the early evaluation of patients with these complaints. Confident performance of a DRE requires dedicated training for the clinician and hands-on experience with the technique. DRE can yield a diagnostic accuracy comparable to specialized physiologic tests, including anorectal manometry. This review will describe in detail the steps required to perform a thorough DRE evaluation, as well as the proper interpretation of observations. Thereafter, the current evidence-based findings supporting the value of DRE in defecatory disorders will be summarized.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-1942
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Gastroenterology clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35135663
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gtc.2021.10.003