Considerations for a proper digital rectal exam

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Keywords:

RECTUM, DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

Abstract

Digital rectal examination is part of the physical examination, however, its use has decreased in recent has been decreasing in recent times. It is a skill to be developed by undergraduate students as part of the professional model. A description of the anatomy is available at a description of the anatomy of the rectum; the main indications and contraindications of rectal indications and contraindications of digital rectal examination, as well as a description of the exam illustrated with photographs taken during the examination. the possible complications and the care required by the patient after the examination.

 

 

 

 

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Author Biography

Hector Regino Díaz-Águila, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara. Hospital Universitario "Martires del 9 de Abril". Villa Clara

Profesor Consultante de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara. Especialista de II grado en Medicina Intensiva y Emergencias. Especialista de II grado en Medicina Interna. Master en Urgencias Médicas. Miembro de la junta de gobierno de la Sociedad Cubana de Medicina Intensiva y Emergencias; Editor externo de Gaceta Médica Espirituana; member of scientific advisory board of International Medicine; Revisor de las revistas: Medicina Intensiva; Medwave; Medicentro Electrónica; MediSur; Archivos Médicos de Camagüey; Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas; Journal of Medical Case Reports, Profesor de la Universidad Virtual de Salud. Cuba. Premio Anual de Salud 2015

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Published

2024-07-29

How to Cite

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Díaz-Águila HR, Sanz Brito S. Considerations for a proper digital rectal exam. Univ. Méd. Pinareña [Internet]. 2024 Jul. 29 [cited 2025 May 19];20:e908. Available from: https://revgaleno.sld.cu/index.php/ump/article/view/908

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Vol. 20 (2024): (Sistema de Publicación Continua)

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Brief Originals

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