title: Function of the anal sphincters following pull-through operations without anal eversion.
abstract: It has been investigated the function of the anal sphincters following Bacon type pull-through operation. Our data have shown a significant decrease of the anal resting pressure after pull-through excision signifying an impairment in the internal sphincter function. But the tonic external sphincter contraction induced by stimulation can maintain continence.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012018:Reflex