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ERUS is used as a diagnostic procedure in rectal cancer to determine stage of the tumor and as a post-radiation, presurgical examination to assess extent of tumor shrinkage
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What are the normal results of endorectal ultrasound?
Normal results after an endorectal ultrasound are normal, healthy tissues
What is ERUS?
Endorectal ultrasound
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
What does an Endorectal ultrasound produce?
A sonogram
Who uses Endorectal ultrasound?
The population in which this procedure is normally done is elderly
Does Endorectal ultrasound have aftercare?
Since ERUS is a minor invasive procedure, there is no aftercare
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
Does my dog have Cancer?
It is impossible to diagnose an animal without seeing it or having symptoms listed. Ways to diagnose bladder cancer also known as Transitional Cell Carcinoma are with ultrasound imaging and a biopsy of the mass, if one is seen. Cancer is usually never diagnosed without having a biopsy or cytology done. If you are concerned about your dog see your veterinarian and they can recommend you to have your dog see an internal medicine veterinarian to do an ultrasound or a veterinary oncologist to treat for cancer.
Does my dog have bladder cancer?
It is impossible to diagnose an animal without seeing it or having symptoms listed. Ways to diagnose bladder cancer also known as Transitional Cell Carcinoma are with ultrasound imaging and a biopsy of the mass, if one is seen. Cancer is usually never diagnosed without having a biopsy or cytology done. If you are concerned about your dog see your veterinarian and they can recommend you to have your dog see an internal medicine veterinarian to do an ultrasound or a veterinary oncologist to treat for cancer.
What tests are performed to diagnose liver cancer requiring a hepatectomy?
physical examination blood tests computed tomagraphy (CT) scan ultrasound test
How does one prepare for an Endorectal ultrasound?
The patient must evacuate the bowels completely before the procedure is done. This usually is assisted though the use of several enemas
Can an anoscopy diagnose cancer?
The test is also used to diagnose rectal cancer
