New device for adequate fixation of recording instruments in ambulant anorectal manometry.
The development of a silicone fixation device to perform ambulant anorectal manometry is described. This device provides adequate fixation of recording instruments and facilitates prolonged anorectal pressure recording at home, even in patients with a high frequency of defecation.
Auwerda
J J
JJ
Department of Surgery, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Schouten
W R
WR
D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011312:Pressure; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative; D012007:Rectum / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014159:Transducers