Anorectal manometry
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Anorectal manometry is a technique used to measure contractility in the anus
and rectum
.
It may be used to assist in the diagnosis of Hirschprung disease.
Anus
The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an animal's digestive tract from the mouth. Its function is to control the expulsion of feces, unwanted semi-solid matter produced during digestion, which, depending on the type of animal, may be one or more of: matter which the animal cannot digest,...
and rectum
Rectum
The rectum is the final straight portion of the large intestine in some mammals, and the gut in others, terminating in the anus. The human rectum is about 12 cm long...
.
It may be used to assist in the diagnosis of Hirschprung disease.