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Views & Reviews From the Frontline

Bad medicine: digital rectal examination

BMJ 2011; 342 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d3421 (Published 01 June 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;342:d3421

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Re:Digital rectal examination (DRE): a missed opportunity

A digital rectal examination is also important in the diagnosis of
Cauda equina syndrome: sphincter weaknesses, reduce anal tone.

Competing interests: No competing interests

18 June 2011
Jern Shen YEOH
GP Registrar
Nottinghamshire