Review
doi: 10.1007/BF02053604.
Anorectal function
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- DOI: 10.1007/BF02053604
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Anorectal function
Dis Colon Rectum.
1994 Apr.
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.
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