Is dynamic two-dimensional anal ultrasonography useful in the assessment of anismus? A comparison with manometry

CONTEXT: Anismus is a prevalent functional cause of outlet delay. It is characterized by symptoms of obstructed defecation associated with paradoxical contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of two dimensional anal ultrasonography to identify anismus patients with...

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Main Authors: Sthela Maria Murad-Regadas, Francisco Sérgio P Regadas, Rosilma Gorete Lima Barreto, Lusmar Veras Rodrigues, Graziela Olivia da Silva Fernandes, Doryane Maria dos Reis Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Gastroenterologia (IBEPEGE) 2010-12-01
Series:Arquivos de Gastroenterologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-28032010000400009&lng=en&tlng=en