Ano-rectal function assessed by manometry and electromyography after endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease.
Since 1975 the endorectal pull-through operation for Hirschsprung's disease has been favoured in this department. Out of 16 patients, 12 were examined 8 months to 6 years later by ano-rectal manometry and external sphincter electromyography. The results indicate a normal postoperative rectal capacity and rectal sensibility. There was no internal sphincter relaxation in response to a rectal distention. Resting and reflex activity of the external and sphincter were normal.
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004576:Electromyography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008365:Manometry; D012007:Rectum / Q000502:physiology*