Anorectal manometer; It is a diagnostic method applied to evaluate the functions of the muscles in the anal canal. It is recommended that an experienced gastroenterology specialist be consulted for the manometer procedure, which has become the gold standard today in determining the pressure and sensory measurements applied by the muscles.
In Which Situations Is Anorectal Manometer Applied?
The situations in which the anorectal manometry procedure is applied can be listed as follows;
- Stenosis in the breech
- gas leak
- fecal incontinence
- Fistula complaint in the anus
- Complaint of cracked breech
- Pain in the anus
- Anus sagging complaint
- rectocele
- chronic constipation
- Pelvic floor diseases
Anorectal manometry procedure is needed if a physician is consulted due to the above complaints. A qualified diagnosis can be made and treatment planning can be made by evaluating the pressure ratio in the application area and the patient's health history in a qualified way.
How is Anotectal Manometer Applied?
There is no risk of anorectal manometry procedure. It is based on the discipline of measuring the internal breech pressure during the rectal tightening, relaxation and resting moments of the patient, and anesthesia is not required in this procedure.
Before the anorectal manometer procedure, an enema is made and thus the rectum is emptied. During the procedure, the patient is placed on the left side and a specially developed catheter is sent to the rectum with the help of gel. The anorectal manometer procedure takes about 20 to 30 minutes and the patient does not feel any pain or pain during the procedure.
