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J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2010 Oct;16(4):437-9. doi: 10.5056/jnm.2010.16.4.437. Epub 2010 Oct 30.

How to interpret conventional anorectal manometry.

Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility

Jie-Hyun Kim

Affiliations

  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

PMID: 21103428 PMCID: PMC2978399 DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2010.16.4.437

Abstract

Anorectal manometry is the most well established and widely available tool for investigating anorectal function. Anal sphincter tone can be quantified by anorectal manometry. The anorectal sensory response, anorectal reflexes, rectal compliance, and defecatory function are also assessed by anorectal manometry. This report will focus on defining parameters for measurement and interpretation of anorectal manometry tests.

Keywords: Anal canal; Manometry; Rectum

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