Use of Anal Acoustic Reflectometry in the Evaluation of Men With Passive Fecal Leakage.

Background: Men with passive fecal leakage represent a distinct clinical entity in which the pathophysiology remains unclear. Standard anorectal investigations fail to demonstrate consistent abnormalities in this group. Anal acoustic reflectometry is a new test of anal sphincter function with greater sensitivity and discriminatory ability than conventional anal manometry.

Surveillance colonoscopy in low-risk postpolypectomy patients: Is it necessary?

Aim: Patients who have had colorectal adenomas removed are at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in the future. We sought to determine whether surveillance colonoscopy at 5 years in low-risk postpolypectomy patients is necessary and effective.

Method: UK multicentre retrospective study.