title: [Evaluation of anorectal motility].
abstract: Constipation and incontinence frequently lead to medical consultation. A careful history and a complete physical examination of both anus and rectum are required before performing anorectal motility tests, the most important of which are anorectal manometry coupled with electromyography of the external anal sphincter and defecography. The pathophysiologic origin of these symptoms can then be understood. This has led to the development of new therapies such as bio-feedback or corrective surgery.
authors.affiliation: Division de gastroentérologie et nutrition, Hôpital cantonal universitaire, Genève.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Dederding
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Turberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003248:Constipation / Q000503:physiopathology; D003672:Defecation; D004576:Electromyography; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*
vernacular_title: Abklärung der anorektalen Motilität.