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Effects of Aging and Gender on the Anorectal Function of Healthy Subjects Assessed with Conventional Anorectal Manometry

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022
Background/Aims: Anorectal functions are influenced by gender and age. This study sought to define the normal anorectal pressure values measured with conventional anorectal manometry (ARM) and to evaluate the effects of age and gender on anorectal ...
Hee Jin Kim, Nayoung Kim, Yonghoon Choi, Jongchan Lee, Hyuk Yoon, Cheol Min Shin, Young Soo Park, Dong Ho Lee, Hye Rang Kim, Sung-Bum Kang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Repeatability of innervation zone identification in the external anal sphincter muscle [PDF]

, 2010
Knowledge of the distribution of the innervation zones (IZs) of the external anal sphincter (EAS) may be useful for preventing anal sphincter incompetence during vaginal delivery.
Davico, E., Enck, P., Franz, H., Mastrangelo, Francesco, Merletti, Roberto, Mesin, Luca   +5 more
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Fecal incontinence: the quality of reported randomized, controlled trials in the last ten years. [PDF]

, 2008
This study was designed to analyze the characteristics and the quality of reporting of randomized, controlled trials published during the last ten years on fecal ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Norton, C., Parés, D.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Overdiagnosis and rising rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): time for reappraisal [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVES: To identify the accuracy of clinically diagnosed OASIS using 3D endoanal ultrasound and compare symptoms and anal manometry measurements between those whose anal sphincters were adequately repaired to those who had persistent anal sphincter ...
Andrews, Andrews, Dietz, Ekéus, Faltin, Fernando, Fitzpatrick, Fynes, Groom, Gurol-Urganci, Hool, Igawa, Jha, Karmarkar, Mahony, Nichols, Norderval, Norderval, Roos, Roos, Roos, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Santoro, Scheer, Schizas, Shek, Soerensen, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Sultan, Thakar, Thakar, Vaccaro, Vaizey, Valsky, Williams, Williams   +43 more
core   +1 more source

Endoscopy and noninvasive tests in pediatric disorders of gut–brain interaction: A multicenter retrospective study of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Disorders of gut–brain interactions (DGBIs) are highly prevalent in pediatric gastroenterology and often lead to the use of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic tests, despite the guidance provided by the Rome IV criteria. Rome IV promotes a positive diagnostic approach based on the identification of specific symptoms occurring at ...
Mattia Spatuzzo, Chiara Imondi, Paola De Angelis, Fortunata Civitelli, Valentina Giorgio, Caterina Strisciuglio, Renato Tambucci, Federica Ferrari, Cosimo Ruggiero, Giuseppina Russo, Danilo A. Fegatelli, Salvatore Oliva   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of microtransducers in anorectal manometry

Journal of British Surgery, 1988
Abstract It has been reported that microtransducer-tipped catheters (transducer) produce reliable reproducible measurements which correlate well with water-filled balloon systems. Maximum resting pressure (MRP) and maximum voluntary contraction pressures(MVC) were compared using a standard station pull-through technique in 12 patients ...
D. C. C. Bartolo, A. M. Roe, R. Miller, N. J. McC. Mortensen   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Anorectal gastric heterotopia as a rare cause of constipation: Case report and review of pediatric literature

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gastric heterotropia (GHT) may present from the oropharynx to the anus and is commonly associated with Meckel's diverticula. Here, we describe a rare case of anorectal GHT localized to the distal anal canal. A 14‐month‐old male patient presented for evaluation of rectal bleeding, severe constipation, and abdominal distention with poor response
Kathryn M. Stephenson, Raj P. Kapur, Jeffrey R. Avansino, Lusine Ambartsumyan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Idiopathic Faecal Incontinence: Mid-term Results from a Single Center [PDF]

, 2016
Objective: Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation is a recent and minimally invasive treatment for faecal incontinence (FI). The aim of this study is to evaluate the mid-term results in patients with idiopathic faecal incontinence (IFI). Methods: Fifty
BONVENTRE, Giulia, BONVENTRE, Sebastiano, Giovanni, S., GULLO, Roberto, GULOTTA, Gaspare, INVIATI, Angela, Paola, V., SCHIFANO, Domenico   +7 more
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The London Classification: Improving Characterization and Classification of Anorectal Function with Anorectal Manometry. [PDF]

Curr Gastroenterol Rep, 2020
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Objective measurement of anorectal sensorimotor function is a requisite component in the clinical evaluation of patients with intractable symptoms of anorectal dysfunction.
Scott SM, Carrington EV.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Posttraining survey of recent pediatric gastroenterology fellowship graduates

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Training Committee conducted a survey of recent fellowship graduates to assess their confidence in procedure performance, disease management, practice habits, and satisfaction with mentorship.
Christopher J. Moran, Christine K. Lee, Niviann Blondet, Rula Harb, Galen S. Hartman, Michael Herzlinger, Candi Jump, Priya S. Rolfes, Aliza Solomon, Arvind Srinath, Cary G. Sauer, Sarah S. Lusman, Daniel Mallon   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source