Document Detail


The practical significance of manometry in pathology of the rectum and anorectum.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2513599     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In practical usage, manometry of the rectum and anorectum has proven reliable in providing reproducible measurements; among these are the relaxation reflex, the anorectal pressure profile, and the squeeze pressure produced by active voluntary contraction of the anorectum. In differential diagnosis, there are three major areas of indication: (a) as a screening method in patients with fecal retention to differentiate between constipation and neural disorder; (b) evaluation of continence after surgery for anal agenesis or sphincter replacement, and (c) work-up of residual symptoms after surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. To date, many manometrically obtainable findings have attained chiefly scientific significance.
Authors:
A F Schärli
Related Documents :
1151679 - Technique for assessment of local effects of substances found in bile upon opening pres...
2379769 - Most asthmatics have gastroesophageal reflux with or without bronchodilator therapy.
16060189 - Manometric study of the anal sphincter during haemorrhoidectomy using posterior perinea...
6867009 - Compliance of the extramural portion of the canine common bile duct.
7395839 - Effect of diazepam on the lower esophageal sphincter. a double-blind controlled study.
15740649 - Manometric asymmetry of the anal sphincter: anatomic evidence and clinical application.
661889 - Urinary kallikrein activity in the hypertension of renal parenchymal disease.
11005479 - Urodynamic assessment of voiding dysfunction and dysfunctional voiding in girls and women.
23591679 - Pediatric ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: diagnosis of hypertension.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Progress in pediatric surgery     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0079-6654     ISO Abbreviation:  Prog Pediatr Surg     Publication Date:  1989  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-02-08     Completed Date:  1990-02-08     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9814248     Medline TA:  Prog Pediatr Surg     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  142-54     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Luzern, Switzerland.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anal Canal / physiopathology*
Hirschsprung Disease / physiopathology*
Humans
Manometry*
Muscle Contraction
Muscle Relaxation / physiology
Rectum / physiopathology*
Reflex / physiology*

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Electrophysiological principles of motility disturbances in the small and large intestines--review o...
Next Document:  Functional colonic ultrasonography: normal findings of colonic motility and follow-up in neuronal in...