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Transverse rectal diameters (TRD)

Transverse rectal diameters (TRD)


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  1. August 27, 2025 aA 7:50 AM

    Hi,

    The concensus from the Paed SIG is 3cm as the cutoff for normal transverse diameter of the rectum.  

    The only preparation is some filling of the bladder so the rectum can be well visualised.

    Attached is a recent article that may be of interest.

        Rectum.pdf

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