High-resolution anorectal manometry – update in the diagnosis of anorectal disorders

Czech version

Authors: J. Koželuhová; K. Balihar; E. Janská; L. Fremundová; M. Matějovič
Authors‘ workplace: Gastroenterologické a hepatologické oddělení, I. interní klinika LF UK a FN v Plzni
Published in: Gastroent Hepatol 2014; 68(4): 330-339
Category: Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology: Review Article

Overview

Anorectal manometry is an established and widely available method for investigating anorectal functions and pertains to the investigational algorithm of functional defecation disorders. By anorectal manometry we can quantify the anal sphincter tone and also examine anorectal reflexes, rectal compliance and defecation functions. This review is focused on the definition and interpretation of measurements of standard high-resolution two-dimensional anorectal manometry. New manometric techniques that can simultaneously provide physiological and topographical data on the terminal part of the digestive tract will be also introduced.

Key words:
anal sphincter – anorectal functions – defecation disorders – high-resolution anorectal manometry

Supported by Ministry of Health, Czech Republic – Conceptual development of research organization (Faculty Hospital in Pilsen – FNPl, 00669806).

The authors declare they have no potential conflicts of interest concerning drugs, products, or services used in the study.

The Editorial Board declares that the manuscript met the ICMJE „uniform requirements“ for biomedical papers.

Submitted:
20. 6. 2014

Accepted:
4. 8. 2014

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