| Literature DB >> 8168421 |
Abstract
A review in a historic perspective of the present knowledge of anorectal physiology is presented. The techniques used in the anorectal physiology laboratory are discussed. Application of new sophisticated techniques to anorectal physiology research in recent years continue to improve our knowledge of anorectal function. Anal continence and defecation depend on both the anal sphincter and the rectum. The assessment of patients with functional anorectal diseases should include a more complete physiologic evaluation of the anorectum than used previously.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8168421 DOI: 10.1007/bf02053604
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dis Colon Rectum ISSN: 0012-3706 Impact factor: 4.585