title: Digital rectal examination.
abstract: This article discusses the indications for digital rectal examination (DRE) in adults. The procedure for DRE is outlined and an overview of the potential findings from performing this test is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Biological Sciences, City University, London. m.j.steggall@city.ac.uk
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Steggall
mesh_terms: D051517:Digital Rectal Examination; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male