title: [Diagnosis of functional anorectal disorders in childhood].
abstract: Constipation of all degrees is a frequent complaint in childhood. Differentiation between constipation with or without normal ganglia necessitates the following investigations: clinical examination, manometry, rectoscopy, rectal mucosal biopsy, rectal full thickness biopsy. The technique of these investigations as well as their risks are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D011351:Proctoscopy; D012007:Rectum / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Diagnostik anorektaler Funktionsstörungen im Kindesalter.