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[Anorectal diagnostics for proctological diseases].

T Jackisch¹, H Witzigmann, S Stelzner

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Area of Science:

Proctology and diagnostic imaging techniques.
Pelvic floor disorders and functional assessments.

Context:

Standard proctological diagnosis involves symptom evaluation and physical exams.
Advanced imaging like MRI and endosonography aid in complex anal fistula detection.
MR defecography is crucial for diagnosing multifactorial functional anorectal disorders.

Purpose:

To highlight the importance of objective visualization in proctological diagnostics.
To emphasize the role of MR defecography in evaluating pelvic floor irregularities.
To underscore the need for validated scoring systems in clinical practice.

Summary:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers superior objective visualization for complex anal fistulas compared to endosonography.
Functional anorectal disorders require comprehensive assessment due to multifactorial causes and pelvic floor irregularities, making MR defecography a key diagnostic tool.
Interpreting results from anal endosonography, manometry, and neurophysiological tests is challenging due to variability; validated scores are essential for objective measurement of symptom severity and quality of life.

Impact:

Optimizing proctological diagnostics and therapy evaluation by integrating morphological findings with subjective perception scores.
Enhancing patient care through more accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies.
Establishing the necessity of well-validated scores for objective assessment in clinical proctology research and practice.