title: [Anorectal manometry in childhood (author's transl)].
abstract: Anorectal manometric studies with open-ended and water-filled tubes are useful in the diagnostic of many anorectal diseases. The electro-manometric investigation is together with X-ray and histologic examinations an important method in the diagnosis of Morbus Hirschsprung, especially in cases with short segment. Moreover a manometric differentiation of other forms of constipation is possible.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Die anorektale Manometrie im Kindesalter. Ergebnisse bei Obstipation.