BACKGROUND: Digital rectal examination (DRE) is part of the physical examination, is also essential for the colorectal surgeon evaluation. A good DRE offers precious information related to the patient ...

a GI Surgical Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia, b Department of Gastroenterology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia Professor J Toouli, GI Surgical Unit, Flinders Medical ...

1 National Centre for Bowel Research and Surgical Innovation and GI Physiology Unit, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK Objective The ...

Adding the T-DOC ® Air-Charged™ Anorectal Manometry Catheter to your EMG, nerve stimulation, sensation measurements, anal ultrasonography, and defecography studies provides essential information to ...

Abstract: This paper presents the design of a non-invasive, non-contact remote pressure sensor using free-space optics, an electronically controlled variable focus lens (ECVFL), and a standard liquid ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the challenges of data scarcity and high acquisition costs in training robust object detection models for complex industrial environments, such as offshore oil platforms ...

• Investigations of anorectal structure, function and sensation are indicated for the assessment of patients with symptoms suggestive of an evacuation disorder and/or faecal incontinence that are ...

Background: Although gastro-oesophageal reflux is a recognised cause of chronic cough, the role of oesophageal dysmotility is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of abnormal ...

A digital rectal exam checks for abnormalities in the rectum and pelvic area. The exam can help detect prostate cancer, but it's not recommended for routine screening. A DRE takes only a minute or two ...

Acid reflux happens when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Eating smaller meals helps prevent acid reflux symptoms. Avoiding smoking may decrease acid reflux frequency. Acid reflux, or ...