| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3233951 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2007 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The digital rectal examination has poor sensitivity for the diagnosis of spinal cord, bowel, rectal, bony pelvis, and urethral injuries. Our findings suggest that the digital rectal examination should not be used as a screening tool for detecting injuries in trauma patients.
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Authors
Gil Z. MD, William R. MD, PhD, Jonathan MD, Jonathan MD, MS, Heather K. MD, David MD, Martine MD, Sunil D. MD, Eric MD, MS, Marshall T. MD,