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Physiologic Testing

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Abstract

  • Normal anorectal physiologic function is complex and relies on a multiplicity of factors, including an intact anatomy and an intact link between somatic and visceral function of the anus, rectum, and colon.

  • Consequently, a comprehensive evaluation of anorectal function demands a combination of several tests that complement each other as well as a proper patient history, physical examination, and frequently other tests including endoscopy and other imaging studies.

  • The patient history may be complemented by use of questionnaires and quality of life instruments. The clinical utility of some physiologic testing is limited because of a lack of reference data from healthy individuals and lack of standardization.

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  1. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pelvic Floor Center, University of Minnesota, 606 24th Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, USA

    Anders F. Mellgren MD, PhD

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  1. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    David E. Beck

  2. Department of Colorectal Surgery Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, USA

    Steven D. Wexner

  3. Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

    Tracy L. Hull

  4. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

    Patricia L. Roberts

  5. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center Professor of Surgery, Head, Maywood, Illinois, USA

    Theodore J. Saclarides

  6. Chairman, Surgical Disciplines, Central Michigan University School of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA

    Anthony J. Senagore

  7. Department of Surgery John E. Connolly Chair, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California, USA

    Michael J. Stamos

  8. University of Washington Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Fort Lewis, Washington, USA

    Scott R. Steele

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Mellgren, A.F. (2014). Physiologic Testing. In: Beck, D., et al. The ASCRS Manual of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8450-9_4

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