Is the Rectal Exam Useful in Cauda Equina Syndrome?

11 Nov 2026 0 comments

Can rectal tone reliably help diagnose cauda equina syndrome? Amal Mattu, MD, challenges a long-standing practice and highlights the warning signs that should prompt urgent MRI.
Medscape Emergency Medicine

Source: Medscape Neurology Published 10 Nov 2026 Imported 11 Nov 2026 Relevancy: Not reviewed

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