A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is a diagnostic or screening tool commonly used to evaluate the prostate gland and examine the depth of invasion of the colon or rectal cancer. It is also used as a guide to placing a transrectal drain. Transrectal imaging usually employs a higher-frequency 8-10 MHz probe with a long transducer length, similar to a transvaginal probe.
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Transrectal Ultrasound - Uses, Preparation, Procedure, and Limitations
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is a key imaging tool for diagnosing prostate-related abnormalities. Read this article to learn more about transrectal ultrasound.
