A Predictive Model to Identify Patients With Fecal Incontinence Based on High-Definition Anorectal Manometry.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Three-dimensional high-definition anorectal manometry (3D-HDAM) is used to assess anal sphincter function; it determines profiles of regional pressure distribution along the length and circumference of the anal canal. There is no consensus, however, on the best way to analyze data from 3D-HDAM to distinguish healthy individuals from persons with sphincter dysfunction. We developed a computer analysis system to analyze 3D-HDAM data and to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with fecal incontinence (FI).

Methods

In a prospective study, we performed 3D-HDAM analysis of 24 asymptomatic healthy subjects (control subjects; all women; mean age, 39 ± 10 years) and 24 patients with symptoms of FI (all women; mean age, 58 ± 13 years). Patients completed a

SUBMITTER: Zifan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5108671 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature