A Brief History of Anorectal Manometry and Its Relationship with Hirschsprung’s Disease
Anorectal manometry is a medical test done on patients who feel any kind of pain in their rectum or anal canal. The anal canal includes two types of sphincters called the internal sphincter and the external sphincter. Both these sphincters help control the passing of feces. What Does Our Digestive System Contain? Our digestive system includes the following: Large Intestine · Transverse colon. · Sigmoid colon. · Descending colon. · Ascending colon. Rectum The rectum is at the end of the digestive tract. It’s a temporary storage place for the waste material of the digestive system. The rectum is responsible for holding the stool until it can no longer contain it. Anus The stool or feces are then passed out of the anus. Why Do You Need Anorectal Manometry? ...