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Colon, Rectum and Anus: Anatomic, Physiologic and Diagnostic Bases for Disease Management

Part of the book series: Coloproctology ((COLOPROCT,volume 1))

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At the present time, anorectal manometry is extensively used to identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of obstructed defecation, fecal incontinence, and Hirschsprung disease. Function of anal sphincter complex, rectoanal reflexes, rectal compliance, and rectal sensation is detected. Anorectal manometry generates useful diagnostic data that assist also in the selection of appropriate therapy.

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  1. Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Piazza Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy

    Filippo Pucciani

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  1. Catholic University, Department of Surgical Sciences, Proctology Unit, Rome, Italy

    Carlo Ratto

  2. Department of Surgical Sciences, Proctology Unit, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Angelo Parello

  3. Department of Surgical Sciences, Proctology Unit, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Lorenza Donisi

  4. Department of Surgical Sciences, Proctology Unit, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Francesco Litta

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Pucciani, F. (2017). Anorectal Manometry. In: Ratto, C., Parello, A., Donisi, L., Litta, F. (eds) Colon, Rectum and Anus: Anatomic, Physiologic and Diagnostic Bases for Disease Management. Coloproctology, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09807-4_23

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