DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION.✅ 📍Digital rectal examination (DRE), also known as a prostate exam (Latin: palpatio per anum (PPA), lit. 'palpation through the anus'), is an internal examination of the rectum performed by a healthcare provider. It is a procedure in which a medical professional inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities in the lower abdomen and pelvis. ❇Usage This examination may be used: 📍for the diagnosis of prostatic disorders, benign prostatic