Dr. Gervasio Salgado

Diagnostic methods

• Colonoscopy
• Preparation of colon
• Virtual colonoscopy (VC)
• Defecography
• Endoanal and rectal ultrasound
• MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Anorectal manometry
• Double balloon enteroscopy
• Colonic transit time

Anorectal manometry

It is used to assess the functionality of the anorectal region by recording the intrarectal and anal pressure.

Provides information on the anal sphincter tone, distensibility of the rectum, pressure during defecation, and recto-anal inhibitory reflex sensitivity.

Dr. Luis Torrabadella de Guyon
Director del Laboratorio de Fisiología del Suelo Pélvico.

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