The rectum, anal sphincter and puborectalis muscle show different contraction wave forms during prolonged measurement with a simulated feces

In conclusion, the rectum, anal sphincter and puborectalis muscle showed different contraction waves during prolonged measurements. The data call for larger studies to better understand normal defecation, feces-withholding patterns, and the implications on anorectal disorders.PMID:38172283 | PMC:PMC10764324 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-50655-7

Source: Anal Sci - January 3, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Daming Sun Kar Man Lo Ssu-Chi Chen Wing Wa Leung Cherry Wong Tony Mak Simon Ng Kaori Futaba Hans Gregersen Source Type: research