Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence.

A.C. Dobben; M.P. Terra; M. Deutekom; M.F. Gerhards; A.B. Bijnen; R.J. Felt-Bersma; L.W.M. Janssen; P.M. Bossuyt; J. Stoker

Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence.

Translated title of the contribution: Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence.

A.C. Dobben
, M.P. Terra
, M. Deutekom
, M.F. Gerhards
, A.B. Bijnen
, R.J. Felt-Bersma
, L.W.M. Janssen
, P.M. Bossuyt
, J. Stoker

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Anal inspection and digital rectal examination are routinely performed in fecal incontinent patients but it is not clear to what extent they contribute to the diagnostic work-up. We examined if and how findings of anal inspection and rectal examination are associated with anorectal function tests and endoanal ultrasonography. METHODS: A cohort of fecal incontinent patients (n=312, 90% females; mean age 59) prospectively underwent anal inspection and rectal examination. Findings were compared with results of anorectal function tests and endoanal ultrasonography. RESULTS: Absent, decreased and normal resting and squeeze pressures at rectal examination correlated to some extent with mean (+/-SD) manometric findings: mean resting pressure 41.3 (+/-20), 43.8 (+/-20) and 61.6 (+/-23) Hg (p

Translated title of the contribution	Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence.
Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)	783-790
Number of pages	8
Journal	International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Volume	22
Issue number	7
Publication status	Published - 2007

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AU - Bijnen, A.B.

AU - Felt-Bersma, R.J.

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Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence.

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