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High-resolution anorectal manometry in children

Yogesh Waikar1

  • 1Superspeciality GI Clinics & Endoscopy Center, Nagpur, India.

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
|June 15, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Anorectal manometry is a safe diagnostic test for children with motility disorders. It helps identify conditions like Hirschsprung disease, constipation, and fecal incontinence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Motility

Background:

  • Anorectal manometry is a key motility test used by pediatric gastroenterologists.
  • It assesses the functional status of the anorectal tract in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in anorectal manometry for children.
  • To discuss the diagnosis and management of anorectal motility disorders in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Anorectal manometry evaluates the motility function of the anorectal tract.
  • This diagnostic procedure is performed by pediatric gastroenterologists.

Main Results:

  • Anorectal manometry is crucial for diagnosing various pediatric conditions including constipation, rectal hypersensitivity, fecal incontinence, Hirschsprung disease, anal achalasia, and anorectal malformations.
  • The primary indication for this test is the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease.
  • The procedure is considered safe for children.

Conclusions:

  • Anorectal manometry is an essential and safe tool for diagnosing pediatric anorectal motility disorders.
  • Recent advances have improved the diagnostic capabilities and understanding of these conditions.

Keywords:
Anal achalasiaDefecation dyssynergiaFecal incontinenceHirschsprung diseaseRectal sensations

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