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rectal of or relating to the rectum How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cancer societies recommend that men over 50 submit to an uncomfortable colonoscopy every five years, as well as a very uncomfortable digital rectal examination yearly in order to more readily detect the onset of prostate cancer. In contrast, younger barbers displayed more fear and apprehension, particularly about the digital rectal examination. The digital rectal examination (DRE), the transrectal ultrasound, and the prostate biopsy were a particular focus--a clear similarity being that they are all transrectal procedures. |
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