A 49-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me how is a transrectal ultrasound like?
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Dr. Stacy Yamasakianswered
Radiology 36 years experience
See below: transrectal ultrasound is often used to look at the prostate gland for the size and signs of cancer. a probe is placed through the anus into the rectum to look at the prostate gland that is next to the rectum.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What does a transrectal ultrasound feel like?
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Dr. Bruce J. Stringeranswered
Radiology 49 years experience
2nd hand impression:: There seems to be a rather mild degree of discomfort on insertion of the probe. Depending on the size of the prostate there may be mild discomfort as the probe is manipulated during the exam. I would say a more intense version of a digital (finger) exam of the prostate.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What does a transrectal ultrasound feel like and when is it needed?
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Dr. Jeffrey Cohenanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 31 years experience
Not painful: Evluation of rectal tumors or the anal sphincter.
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Dr. Michael Michaels commented
Urology 55 years experience
Urologists do it to evaluate and to biopsy prostate.Also used for radioactive seed implantation in prostate,using a template.
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