Background Fecal incontinence is a disabling condition affecting up to 20% of women.
Objective We investigated fecal incontinence assessment in both inflammatory bowel …

This is assessed with a cotton bud and by stroking the perianal skin towards the anus in
each of four quadrants. Describe the findings as shown in Table 1. The anocutaneous reflex …

A broad spectrum of disease, from benign processes to life-threatening pathologies, can
cause anal pain. MR imaging (MRI) has become increasingly widely used method over the …

INTRODUCTION: Although lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is the most preferred
surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure, In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of …

Abstract Introduction and Hypothesis Standardized digital rectal examination (DRE)
correlates with anorectal manometry (ARM) measures. However, less is known about the …

The digital rectal exam (DRE) is a component of the physical exam, with utility in the
assessment of GI bleeding [1], the evaluation of sensory neurologic deficits [2], the early …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital rectal examination (DRE) is part of the physical
examination, is also essential for the colorectal surgeon evaluation. A good DRE offers …

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Diagnosing dyssynergic disorders (DD) often requires
3D high‐definition anorectal manometry (3D‐HRAM), raising concerns about cost …

Anal continence is based on different factors: the integrity of anal sphincters, the integrity of
the rectum, which behaves as a reservoir and has the “adaptation reflex”, and the …

RESIDENTS'VIEWS gynecology, the DRE might support the detection and evaluation of
rectovaginal septal defects in women with posterior compartment prolapse. 20 A small meta …