Diagnosis and Treatment of Continence Disorders

H. C. Kuijpers

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology · 1988 · 43 citations · 10 references

Concepts

Abstract

AbstractDisorders of continence and defecation are functional disorders that can only be detected by functional tests as developed in the colorectal laboratory. The several parts of the mechanism of continence, the functional tests, and the disorders that may be detected are described.Key Words: Anal manometryconstipationdefecographyfecal incontinenceintussusceptionrectal prolapsetransit study

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