Abstract
Moderator Mr. Finlay: Over the past decade there has been increasing interest in the pathophysiology of the anorectum, particularly in disorders of function such as incontinence, prolapse, obstructed defaecation and solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Manometry and electromyography of the anal canal and pelvic floor have been used predominantly by enthusiasts for research purposes. Subsequently techniques to visualise the anorectum have been introduced and the term proctography has been used to describe the dynamic radiography study of this area. The technique has evolved in different ways in each centre and the purpose of this symposium is to bring together that experience so that we might determine whether patterns of technique, patient selection and clinical application are emerging. A series of questions relating to these aspects has been put to a group of experts all active in the field to determine the present state of knowledge and reproducibility of the technique.
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Nicholls, R.J., Mortensen, N.J.M., Northover, J.M.A. (1991). Proctography. In: Nicholls, R.J., Mortensen, N.J.M., Northover, J.M.A. (eds) Topics in Colorectal Disease. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76281-9_5
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