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manipulation
rectal dilation
physical medicine

definition

rectal dilation

patient in lateral Sims’ or prone position; glove with lubricant; introduce middle finger into rectum, and gently stretch sphincter in all directions; insert index finger, rest a few seconds, then insert index and middle fingers as deeply as possible; wedge other index finger between index and middle fingers and insert into anus; after greatest dilation maintain hold for time indicated


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