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What is the best position for examining rectum ?​

What is the best position for examining rectum ?​
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What is the best position for examining rectum ?​

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Positioning. Multiple positions may be used to accomplish a digital rectal examination. The easiest for the examiner is to have the patient tuck the knees up to the chest, either in the dorsal lithotomy position or the lateral recumbent position.
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