Anorectal function and defecation dynamics in patients with rectal prolapse

Seven female patients with clinical rectal prolapse and nine healthy female control subjects were studied with anorectal manometry, external sphincter electromyography, and a saline continence test. Resting anal tone, maximum voluntary squeeze, and rectal functional capacity were significantly decre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 1988-02, Vol.155 (2), p.206-210
Hauptverfasser:	Metcalf, Amanda M., Loening-Baucke, Vera
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anal Canal - physiopathology Biological and medical sciences Defecation Electromyography Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Manometry Medical sciences Middle Aged Muscle Contraction Other diseases. Semiology Rectal Prolapse - etiology Rectal Prolapse - physiopathology Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Zusammenfassung:	Seven female patients with clinical rectal prolapse and nine healthy female control subjects were studied with anorectal manometry, external sphincter electromyography, and a saline continence test. Resting anal tone, maximum voluntary squeeze, and rectal functional capacity were significantly decreased in the rectal prolapse patients (p
ISSN:	0002-9610 1879-1883
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9610(88)80694-9