High-resolution colonic manometry interobserver analysis trial.

Introduction: Colonic high-resolution manometry (HRM) is a novel, not widely used diagnostic method used in the final workup of chronic constipation before surgery. Since its introduction, different motor patterns have been defined. However, it remains to be established whether these patterns are easily and reproducibly identified by different investigators.

Temperature-Controlled Delivery of Radiofrequency Energy in Fecal Incontinence: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Controlled delivery of radiofrequency energy has been suggested as treatment for fecal incontinence.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether the clinical response to the radiofrequency energy procedure is superior to sham in patients with fecal incontinence.

Design: This was a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial from 2008 to 2015.

Anorectal complications and function in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease: a series of patients with long-term follow-up.

Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the long-term course of anorectal complains and function in a single centre cohort patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with perianal lesions.

Methods: Between 1993 and 2000, 56 IBD patients (43 Crohn's disease and 13 ulcerative colitis) with perianal complaints underwent anorectal function evaluation (AFE) (baseline). For follow-up, they were approached between 2010 and 2012 by sending questionnaires including Inflammatory Bowel Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (IBDQ), Perianal Disease Activity Index (PDAI), faecal incontinence scale (Vaizey) and an invitation for AFE.

[Women with chronic constipation: clinical examination is more important than anorectal function testing].

Chronic constipation is a common disorder, particularly in women and the elderly. Physical examination of patients with constipation should include rectal examination and in women also vaginal examination. The patient is asked to relax, contract and bear down on the pelvic floor during inspection of the anal region as well as during the rectal examination.

Differences in taste between three polyethylene glycol preparations: a randomized double-blind study.

Background And Aim: Patients suffering from chronic constipation require long-term, regular therapy with laxatives. Literature regarding patient preference and acceptance in polyethylene glycol preparations is scarce. Therefore, this research aimed to identify preference between the three polyethylene glycol 3350, namely Molaxole(®), Movicol(®), and Laxtra Orange(®).