The rectum begins at the rectosigmoid junction, which is demarcated by the confluence of the teniae coli. The anatomical structures that are anterior to the rectum differ in females (Figure 1A) and ...
SAN DIEGO — By skipping rectal examinations as part of their workup, physicians may be missing the cause of constipation for some, a new study suggests. Constipation is one of the most common reasons ...
The quality of evidence to support the use of digital rectal exams for prostate cancer screenings in primary care setting was “very low,” according to a systematic review and meta-analysis recently ...