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Rectal anatomy itself can affect the accuracy of ultrasound reading
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What is Endorectal ultrasound?
Endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) is a procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum and high frequency sound waves (ultrasound waves) are generated
How does ultrasound affect global society?
It doesn't affect global society anyway.
How is a pelvic ultrasound used to check the prostate in men?
In men, transrectal scans, where the probe is placed in the rectum, are done to check the prostate.
What are the abnormal results of endorectal ultrasound?
Abnormal results range from any number of congenital deformities in the lining of the rectum to serious rectal cancers
What part of the body does rectocele affect?
The 'wall of tissue' between the rectum and vagina.
What is a transrectal ultrasound?
A small probe is placed in the rectum, and sound waves are released from the probe. These sound waves bounce off the prostate tissue and an image is created.
Does ulcerative colitis affect the rectum?
Colon or large intestine is a muscular tube attached with rectum through a smaller muscular tube, the cancer which is present in the upper colon is known as colon cancer, and if tumor is present in the lower colon (rectum) then it is called cancer of the rectum or rectal cancer or colorectal cancer.
What does recto- mean?
The prefix recto is used with a variety of words in relation to conditions that affect the rectum
Can you have a glass of wine the day before your abdominal ultrasound?
If you are going to take an ultrasound because you are pregnant, then the answer is no. It usually depends on what type of ultrasound. Some of them, you can't even drink. But preferably, no, don't drink alcohol before an ultrasound.
What diseases does senna treat?
Constipation and may be recommended for people with hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or those undergoing surgery involving the abdomen, anus, or rectum. Clears the bowel for ultrasound procedure.
How can using a mouse in a wrong way affect you?
Inserting a mouse into your anus may cause damage to your rectum.
How can pathology affect the image in terms physics on medical ultrasound?
Some pathology will affect the image on medical ultrasound because it will reflect or absorb sound waves differently from the surrounding tissue, making a light or dark image on the screen that makes the pathology visible.
