Using anatomical terminology please explain why a doctor will perform a digital rectal exam if prostate cancer is an issue? What vessels come together at the prostate?
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It is a physical examination performed by a doctor to assess the health of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. During a DRE, the doctor inserts a lubricated, Show more…
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