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What is Endorectal ultrasound?

Updated: 11/18/2022
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Endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) is a procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum and high frequency sound waves (ultrasound waves) are generated

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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 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


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


Is ultrasound 100 percent sure?

Ultrasound is ultrasound. The question cannot be answered. You must specify what you need to do with your ultrasound.


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A cart which a/an ultrasound is placed


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