Comparison of Anorectal Manometry Testing in Left Lateral and Lithotomy Positions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Anorectal manometry (ARM) is typically performed in left lateral position, but many practitioners are more familiar with the lithotomy position. We aimed to evaluate agreement between ARM performed in left lateral and lithotomy positions and patient preference for testing position.

Methods

We performed a prospective comparison study of left lateral versus lithotomy position for women undergoing ARM for the evaluation of fecal incontinence. Women were randomly assigned to undergo testing in either left lateral position first followed by lithotomy position, or vice versa. Women then completed a survey assessing preference of position. We performed Bland-Altman analysis to measure the level of agreement between anorectal measurements obtained in the 2 positions.

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SUBMITTER: Kadam-Halani PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6474831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature