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Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Palpation > Digital Rectal Examination

Terme préférentiel

Digital Rectal Examination  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • A physical examination in which the qualified health care worker inserts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the RECTUM and may use the other hand to press on the lower ABDOMEN or pelvic area to palpate for abnormalities in the lower rectum, and nearby organs or tissues. The method is commonly used to check the lower rectum, the PROSTATE gland in men, and the UTERUS and OVARIES in women.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Rectal Palpation

Qualificatif(s) autorisé(s)

Traductions

  • Toucher rectal

    français

  • Examen digital rectal
  • Examen rectal digital

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WCT798DJ-7

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 30/06/2005, dernière modification le 27/07/2005