Anorectal Manometry in Children: The Update on the Indications and the Protocol of the Procedure. Issue 4 (7th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Strisciuglio, Caterina; Banasiuk, Marcin; Salvatore, Silvia; Borrelli, Osvaldo; Staiano, Annamaria; Van Wijk, Michiel; Vandenplas, Yvan; Benninga, Marc A.; Thapar, Nikhil
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Volume 74:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 440
• Page End: 445
• Publication Date: 2022-04-07
• Subjects: anorectal function -- children -- high-resolution anorectal manometry; Children -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; Pediatric gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Infants -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; Nutrition disorders in children -- Periodicals; Child Nutrition -- Periodicals; Digestive System -- growth & development -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Periodicals; Infant Nutrition -- Periodicals; Nutrition Disorders -- Periodicals; Child; 618.923
• DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003379
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-2116

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Anorectal disorders are common in children. They are related to structural and/or functional abnormalities of the anorectum or pelvic floor with a variety of symptoms. Therefore, diagnostic tests to evaluate anorectal function can help to better understand the underlying pathophysiology and aetiology as well as facilitate patient management. During the past decades, substantial efforts have been made to improve anorectal function testing; however, more advanced investigations might lead to difficulties in interpretation. Additionally, a great diversity of equipment and protocols are used among centres, which may lead to heterogeneous interpretation of results. More studies to standardize methods of testing and validate reference values are strongly recommended in children. This review updates on the current indications and the protocol of anorectal manometry.