ReviewExpert review of gastroenterology & hepatology2008
Neurophysiological testing in anorectal disorders.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- Bilateral posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a neuromodulation strategy for obstructed defecation: a randomized controlled trial.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Trial
- Translumbar and transsacral magnetic neurostimulation for the assessment of neuropathy in fecal incontinence.Diseases of the colon and rectum · 2014Trial
- Applications of pelvic neurophysiology testing in clinical practice.Clinical neurophysiology practice · 2026Review
- Pelvic Floor Disorders Due to Anal Sexual Activity in Men and Women: A Narrative Review.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Review
- Translumbosacral Anorectal Magnetic Stimulation Test for Fecal Incontinence.Diseases of the colon and rectum · 2022Observational
- Do Age and Sex Influence Anorectal Manometry Parameters?Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2021Article
- UEG Week 2019 Poster Presentations.United European gastroenterology journal · 2019Article
- Distributed representation of pelvic floor muscles in human motor cortex.Scientific reports · 2018Article
- Non-invasive electromyographic estimation of motor unit number in the external anal sphincter of the rat.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2018Article
- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Evaluation, Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women.Current obstetrics and gynecology reports · 2014Article
- What's New in the Toolbox for Constipation and Fecal Incontinence?Frontiers in medicine · 2014Review
- The pathophysiology of chronic constipation.Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie · 2011Review
- Translumbar and transsacral motor-evoked potentials: a novel test for spino-anorectal neuropathy in spinal cord injury.The American journal of gastroenterology · 2011Article
- A bi-directional assessment of the human brain-anorectal axis.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2011Article
- Advances in diagnostic assessment of fecal incontinence and dyssynergic defecation.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2010Review
- Survey of anal sphincter dysfunction using anal manometry in patients with fecal incontinence: a possible guide to therapy.Annals of gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
Neurophysiological tests of anorectal function can provide useful information regarding the integrity of neuronal innervation, as well as neuromuscular function. This information can give insights regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to several disorders of anorectal function, particularly fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders and dyssynergic defecation. Currently, several tests are available for the neurophysiological evaluation of anorectal function. These tests are mostly performed on patients referred to tertiary care centers, either following negative evaluations or when there is lack of response to conventional therapy. Judicious use of these tests can reveal significant and new understanding of the underlying mechanism(s) that could pave the way for better management of these disorders. In addition, these techniques are complementary to other modalities of investigation, such as pelvic floor imaging. The most commonly performed neurophysiological tests, along with their indications and clinical utility are discussed. Several novel techniques are evolving that may reveal new information on brain-gut interactions.
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