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Tacto rectal - Riesgos

Nombres alternativos

DRE

Cuáles son los riesgos:

El examen en sí, por lo general, no ofrece riesgo, pero es posible obtener un examen normal y aún tener una fuente oculta (no identificada, escondida) de hemorragia.

Indicaciones

Fecha de revisión: 3/8/2008
Versión en inglés revisada por:Christian Stone, MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Seidel HM, Ball JW, Dains JE, Benedict GW. Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby; 2007.

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