Prostate Cancer Patients' Perceptions Regarding the Relevance of a Digital Rectal Examination During Their Follow‐Up After Radiation Therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.70563
Abstract: Prostate cancer is an example of the undervaluation of clinical examinations in care of patients. After external radiotherapy, cancer recurrence is primarily determined biologically by measuring prostate‐specific antigen concentration. Consequently, there is no systematic requirement… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; prostate; prostate cancer; rectal examination ... See more keywords
Low Rates of Digital Rectal Exam in an Academic Health System Represent a Missed Opportunity
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.28160
Abstract: Digital rectal exam (DRE) is an important screening tool for early cancer identification. DRE has become less routinely performed following removal from cancer screening guidelines. The effect of this decreased utilization has not been studied;… read more here.
Keywords: rectal exam; exam academic; rates digital; digital rectal ... See more keywords
How Often is Digital Rectal Examination Performed? Is it Still Taught to Medical Students?
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DOI: 10.1097/upj.0000000000000096
Abstract: AbstractIntroduction:Digital rectal examination is an essential skill. However, it is not clear how often it is performed by AUA (American Urological Association) members or if it is still taught i... read more here.
Keywords: still taught; examination performed; rectal examination; often digital ... See more keywords
Taking the Pressure Off the Patient – Understanding Digital Rectal Examinations on a Real Subject
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2020.2971826
Abstract: Better understanding of palpation techniques during unsighted physical examinations has mostly been limited to qualitative and quantitative studies of performance of experts whilst conducting examinations on plastic benchtop models. However, little is known about their… read more here.
Keywords: real subject; anatomy; performance; examinations real ... See more keywords
Does digital rectal examination predict prostate volume greater than 30 mL?
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DOI: 10.1111/iju.13328
Abstract: To investigate the accuracy of digital rectal examination in estimating prostate volume in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia. read more here.
Keywords: rectal examination; prostate volume; digital rectal; examination predict ... See more keywords
Efficacy and accuracy of faecal sampling by a digital rectal examination for faecal immunochemical testing
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DOI: 10.1177/00045632231155021
Abstract: Aim A digital rectal examination (DRE) during routine assessment for patients with abdominal symptoms provides an opportunity to obtain faeces from the glove for faecal immunochemical testing (FIT). Here, we compared sampling via DRE to… read more here.
Keywords: rectal examination; faecal sampling; faecal immunochemical; sample ... See more keywords
Digital rectal exam vs. electronic "digitized" prostate exam.
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DOI: 10.1186/s12894-025-01936-y
Abstract: The current era of multiparametric prostate MRI (mpMRI) and ultrasound (US)/ MRI fusion has improved early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) while decreasing the number of unnecessary biopsies. Hence, this study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: value; cspca; prostate; exam ... See more keywords
Abnormalities detected on digital rectal examinations in dogs are common and influence diagnostic and treatment plans.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.12.0695
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of abnormal findings on digital rectal examination (DRE) performed during physical examinations at a tertiary referral veterinary hospital, to establish what abnormal findings are most common and whether they impact… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic treatment; treatment; digital rectal; abnormal findings ... See more keywords
Mass Spectrometry-Based Biomarkers to Detect Prostate Cancer: A Multicentric Study Based on Non-Invasive Urine Collection without Prior Digital Rectal Examination
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041166
Abstract: Simple Summary Prostate cancer is the most frequent cancer type and one of the leading causes of death in men globally. Multiple biomarkers analyzed in urine have been proposed for detecting prostate cancer, in an… read more here.
Keywords: rectal examination; prostate cancer; prostate; digital rectal ... See more keywords
Evaluating prostate cancer diagnostic methods: The role and relevance of digital rectal examination in modern era
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DOI: 10.4111/icu.20240456
Abstract: This review examines diagnostic methods for prostate cancer, focusing on the role of digital rectal examination (DRE) alongside modern advancements like prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, Prostate Health Index (PHI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and prostate-specific… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; diagnostic methods; prostate cancer; rectal examination ... See more keywords
Digital Rectal Exam in the Acute Hospital Setting: Bridging Patient Experience and the Physician Perspective
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DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1119
Abstract: The digital rectal examination is one of the key physical examination tools used in the assessment of gastrointestinal bleed, different rectal diseases and prostate disease. It is an invasive diagnostic test that has a significant… read more here.
Keywords: hospital setting; patient experience; physician perspective; digital rectal ... See more keywords