Andrew Siegel

Apr 18, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Alexandra Kharazi |Melina Tessier |Andrew Siegel |Theodora Swenson

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Growing up with two surgeons for parents must be a curious experience. Recently, one of my post-op heart patients started bleeding. I had just opened the Frozen lego set with my 4-year-old daughter, Harper, and we were excited to assemble Elsa's castle. But it was not meant to be. My patient’s chest tubes put out 400 millimeters the previous hour.

Apr 17, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Andrew Siegel |Theodora Swenson |Karen Henry

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a VITAL component of the male physical exam in which a gloved, lubricated finger is placed gently within the rectum to examine the outer, accessible surface of the prostate and gain valuable information about its health. An annual DRE is highly recommended after age 40. Although not a pleasant examination, it is brief and not painful.