Evaluation of 153 Asymptomatic Subjects Using the Anopress Portable Anal Manometry Device.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

The Anopress device is a new portable manometry system. The aim of this study is to formulate normative data using this new device by recording the anorectal function of asymptomatic subjects. Patient comfort was also assessed.

Methods

Anorectal function was assessed in asymptomatic volunteers using the Anopress. All volunteers were examined in a standardized way in accordance with the study protocol. Normative values for the Anopress were obtained from the recorded data and patient comfort was assessed using a visual analogue scale.

Results

We recruited 153 healthy volunteers. Eighty were female (23 parous; median age 39.5 [interquartile range {IQR}, 28.75-53.00]) and 73 were male (median age 40.5 [IQR, 29.00-52.25]). For the female cohort, the follow

SUBMITTER: Leo CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6034678 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature