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Since ERUS is a minor invasive procedure, there is no aftercare
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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
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
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
Does Endorectal ultrasound diagnose cancer?
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
Does ERUS have aftercare?
Since ERUS is a minor invasive procedure, there is no aftercare
Does an orbital radiography require aftercare?
No aftercare is required following this diagnostic test
Does an Orbital x ray require aftercare?
No aftercare is required following this diagnostic test
What kind of aftercare is used in a colpotomy?
Aftercare for colpotomy is associated with the overall surgery that required the colpotomy.
