| The anal reflex in idiopathic faecal incontinence: an electrophysiological study. | |
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PMID: 7427035 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We have recorded the latency of the anal reflex, using a simple electrophysiological method, in 22 patients with anorectal incontinence and in 33 control subjects without anorectal disease. The mean latency in the control subjects was 8.3 ms (range 5-11.3 ms). In the patients with faecal incontinence the mean latency of the anal reflex was 13.0 ms (range 6.5-22.0 ms). The reflex latency was within the normal range in only three incontinent patients. These findings support our concept, based on histological examination of the external anal sphincter musculature, that a major cause of this syndrome is denervation of these muscles due to damage to the innervation of the external anal sphincter and puborectalis muscles. |
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Authors:
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M M Henry; A G Parks; M Swash |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of surgery Volume: 67 ISSN: 0007-1323 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Surg Publication Date: 1980 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-01-29 Completed Date: 1981-01-29 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372553 Medline TA: Br J Surg Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 781-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Anal Canal / physiopathology* Child Electrophysiology Fecal Incontinence / physiopathology* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pressure Reaction Time / physiology Rectal Prolapse / physiopathology Reflex / physiology* |
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