BACKGROUND: Digital rectal examination (DRE) is part of the physical examination, is also essential for the colorectal surgeon evaluation. A good DRE offers precious information related to the patient ...

These guidelines on oesophageal manometry and gastro-oesophageal reflux monitoring supersede those produced in 2006. Since 2006 there have been significant technological advances, in particular, the ...

Introduction: Anorectal physiology tests are indicated for patients who have refractory symptoms of constipation, but the best sequence of investigation remains controversial. Objective: To evaluate ...

Muscle testing is also known as applied kinesiology (AK) or manual muscle testing (MMT). It is an alternative medicine practice that claims to effectively diagnose structural, muscular, chemical, and ...

An esophageal manometry test is used to diagnose problems with the esophagus' movement and function. The test involves inserting a pressure-sensitive tube through the nose into the esophagus. It is ...

A NEW study highlights the value of combining transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) and anorectal manometry (ARM) to better evaluate obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) in women. ODS, often linked to ...

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PATIENTS with functional anorectal pain may suffer from abnormal anorectal pressures, heightened rectal sensitivity, and elevated rates of psychological distress, according to new research using ...

The following is a summary of “Diagnosis of Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction Using High-Resolution Impedance Manometry and Comparison with Control Subjects,” published in the January 2025 issue ...

In patients with anorectal symptoms, high-resolution anorectal manometry showed class II and III obesity to be independent risk factors for fecal incontinence. Class II and III obesity have been ...