Clinical, radiological and physiological assessment of anorectal function

This article details the clinical assessment of presenting patients to establish potential causes, grade the severity of the symptoms and to assess the impact on their quality of life. The appropriate specialized radiological and physiological investigations aim to evaluate the structural integrity and function of the anal sphincter, the anorectal and pelvic floor musculature and measure the transitory function of the colon.

Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - April 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Rhiannon L. Harries, Gregory Taylor Tags: Intestinal surgery – II Source Type: research