title: Anorectal motor physiology and pathophysiology.
abstract: Disorders of anorectal function are complex. A clear definition of the underlying pathophysiologic process is possible only with the use of the anal physiology laboratory. A reasonable treatment plan is then possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Fleshman
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology