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This examination provides a detailed image of your
prostate. The scan is safe and most patients find it to be painless.
There is no radiation involved
When you were referred by your physician for a radiological exam, you
may have been told about certain instructions to be done prior to the
exam, or when you were scheduling your appointment, the scheduler should
have informed you about the preparations that should be done prior to
your exam. If you did not or if you want a recheck, you can refer to the
information listed below.
Keep in
mind that you may have been given some additional or different
instructions, based on your own particular circumstances. If you have
any questions, please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
Instructions
An enema must be taken one to four hours
prior to the examination. If you require a PSA blood test, please
arrange to have it drawn prior to your ultrasound examination on another
day.
Medications can be taken prior to the examination.
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This examination takes approximately
15-20 minutes.
You will be asked to change into a gown and provide us with a brief
history.
You will then be placed on a stretcher and asked to lay on your left
side. A plastic device called a transducer which has been specifically
designed for this particular study, will be placed into your rectum.
These transducers are sterilized between patients and covered with a
non-latex sheath during the examination. Many patients find this study
similar to the digital rectal examination performed in their physician's
office.
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After the exam
you can resume your normal activities.
Results of your
exams will be discussed with you by your doctor.
Please call our hotline
16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen), (202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or
(202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a radiologist if you have any
questions. It is best to call between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday
through Thursday.
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