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. 2020 Jun;32(6):e13797.
doi: 10.1111/nmo.13797. Epub 2020 Jan 27.

Anorectal manometry in children with defecation disorders BSPGHAN Motility Working Group consensus statement

Eleni Athanasakos  1 , Stewart Cleeve  1 , Nikhil Thapar  2   3 , Keith Lindley  4 , Steve Perring  5 , Hannah Cronin  4 , Osvaldo Borrelli  4 , Mohamed Mutalib  6
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Anorectal manometry in children with defecation disorders BSPGHAN Motility Working Group consensus statement

Eleni Athanasakos et al. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Defecatory disorders in children, including chronic constipation (CC) and fecal incontinence (FI), are common conditions worldwide and have a significant impact on children, their families, and the healthcare system. Anorectal manometry (ARM) and high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) are relatively novel tools for the assessment of anal sphincter function and rectal sensation and have contributed significantly to improving the understanding of the anorectum as a functional unit. ARM has been recognized as the investigation of choice for adults with symptoms of defecation disorders, including fecal incontinence (FI), evacuation difficulties, and constipation. Although it is the gold standard tool in adults, it has yet to be formally accepted as a standardized diagnostic tool in the pediatric age, with limited knowledge regarding indications, protocol, and normal values. ARM/HRAM is slowly becoming recognized among pediatricians, but given that there are currently no agreed guidelines there is a risk that will lead to diversity in practice. The British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN)-Motility Working Group (MWG) therefore has taken the opportunity to provide guidance on the use of ARM/HRAM in children with CC and/or FI.

Keywords: anal sphincter; anorectal function; faecal incontinence; high -resolution anorectal manometry; paediatric chronic constipation.

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