Understanding the physiology of human defaecation and disorders of continence and evacuation
The act of defaecation, although a ubiquitous human experience, requires the coordinated
actions of the anorectum and colon, pelvic floor musculature, and the enteric, peripheral and …
actions of the anorectum and colon, pelvic floor musculature, and the enteric, peripheral and …
Constipation of anorectal outlet obstruction: pathophysiology, evaluation and management
N Andromanakos, P Skandalakis… - Journal of …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Constipation is a subjective symptom of various pathological conditions. Incidence of
constipation fluctuates from 2 to 30% in the general population. Approximately 50% of …
constipation fluctuates from 2 to 30% in the general population. Approximately 50% of …
Physiology and pathophysiology of colonic motor activity: Part one of two
SK Sarna - Digestive diseases and sciences, 1991 - Springer
Major functions of the colon are to (1) absorb water, certain electrolytes, short chain fatty
acids, and bacterial metabolites;(2) slowly propel its luminal contents in the caudad …
acids, and bacterial metabolites;(2) slowly propel its luminal contents in the caudad …
The rectogenital septum: morphology, function, and clinical relevance
F Aigner, AP Zbar, B Ludwikowski… - Diseases of the colon …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: The rectogenital septum (known in clinical literature as Denonvilliers' fascia)
forms an incomplete partition between the rectum and the urogenital organs in both men …
forms an incomplete partition between the rectum and the urogenital organs in both men …
Endosonography of the anal sphincters: normal anatomy and comparison with manometry
To determine the normal anal anatomy in vivo, anal endosonography and manometry were
performed in 93 nulliparous females, and endosonography alone in 21 healthy males …
performed in 93 nulliparous females, and endosonography alone in 21 healthy males …
Anatomy and function of the anal longitudinal muscle
PJ Lunniss, RKS Phillips - British journal of surgery, 1992 - Wiley Online Library
The longitudinal muscle in the intersphincteric space has received little attention despite an
explosion of interest in anorectal physiology in the past decade. Its anatomy is contested …
explosion of interest in anorectal physiology in the past decade. Its anatomy is contested …
Anal sphincter complex: endoanal MR imaging of normal anatomy.
SM Hussain, J Stoker, JS Laméris - Radiology, 1995 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To determine the normal anatomy of the anal sphincter complex on magnetic
resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten healthy volunteers (four men …
resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten healthy volunteers (four men …
[HTML][HTML] Essential anatomy of the anorectum for colorectal surgeons focused on the gross anatomy and histologic findings
The anorectum is a region with a very complex structure, and surgery for benign or
malignant disease of the anorectum is impossible without accurate anatomical knowledge …
malignant disease of the anorectum is impossible without accurate anatomical knowledge …
Pelvic floor and perineal muscles: a dynamic coordination between skeletal and smooth muscles on pelvic floor stabilization
The purpose of this review is to present our researches on the pelvic outlet muscles,
including the pelvic floor and perineal muscles, which are responsible for urinary function …
including the pelvic floor and perineal muscles, which are responsible for urinary function …
Anatomy and physiology of the female perineal body with relevance to obstetrical injury and repair
PJ Woodman, DO Graney - … Anatomy: The Official Journal of the …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The female perineal body is a mass of interlocking muscular, fascial, and fibrous
components lying between the vagina and anorectum. The perineal body is also an integral …
components lying between the vagina and anorectum. The perineal body is also an integral …