title: Anorectal reflex following sphincter-saving operations.
abstract: The function of the anal sphincters following anterior resection of the rectum and Bacon type pull-through operation has been investigated. Our data have shown a significant decrease in the anal resting pressure after pull-through excision indicating an impairment in the sphincter function. Nevertheless the sphincter response induced by stretch receptor stimulation can maintain continence.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D011312:Pressure; D012007:Rectum / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012018:Reflex