Does a screening digital rectal exam provide actionable clinical utility in patients with an elevated PSA and positive MRI?
Courtney M ChangAndrew G McIntoshDaniel D ShapiroJohn W DavisJohn F WardJustin R GreggPublished in: BJUI compass (2021)
Our study provides limited evidence for the value of a DRE. However, it does show occasional benefit in detecting GG2 or higher disease and given the lack of cost and side effects, should still be considered.