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transrectal ultrasound

Synonyms: transrectal ultrasound of the prostate

Abbreviations: TRUS, TRUSP

Definition: A method of imaging the prostate by inserting an ultrasound probe into the rectum; commonly used to visualize prostate biopsy procedures.

For more information: See ultrasound, biopsy. A video is available at Phoenix5 that includes this procedure, including showing the computer screen. You can see a frame from the video and read about the video there.


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