The international anorectal physiology working group (IAPWG) recommendations: Standardized testing protocol and the London classification for disorders of anorectal function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This manuscript summarizes consensus reached by the International Anorectal Physiology Working Group (IAPWG) for the performance, terminology used, and interpretation of anorectal function testing including anorectal manometry (focused on high-resolution manometry), the rectal sensory test, and the balloon expulsion test. Based on these measurements, a classification system for disorders of anorectal function is proposed.

Methods

Twenty-nine working group members (clinicians/academics in the field of gastroenterology, coloproctology, and gastrointestinal physiology) were invited to six face-to-face and three remote meetings to derive consensus between 2014 and 2018.

Key recommendations

The IAPWG protocol for the performance of anorectal function testing rec

SUBMITTER: Carrington EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6923590 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature