Influence of Body Position on the Defecation Model During Anorectal Manometry.

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW · Apr 9, 2025

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Patients with the diagnosis of constipation will be enrolled in the study. Each patient will be investigated by anorectal manometry in both- sitted and lying position.

During anorectal manometry conventional manometric parameters will be recorded, such as resting pressure, squeeze pressure, bear down manoeuver, thresholds of sensation and threshold of recto anal inhibitory reflex. 3D picture of anal canal will be recorded.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria - the study group:
• • age from 5 to 18 years old
• • functional constipation diagnosed on the basis of Rome IV criteria
• • parental or guardian written consent to the participation of the child in the study; in the case of a child ≥16 years old also the child's written consent
• Inclusion criteria - the control group:
• • age from 5 to 18 years old
• • no lower gastrointestinal symptoms
• • parental or guardian written consent to the participation of the child in the study; in the case of a child ≥16 years old also the child's written consent
• Exclusion criteria - the study group and the control group:
• • undergone surgeries due to congenital anomalies in the lower gastrointestinal tract
• • inflammatory bowel diseases or inflammation of the large intestine with a different aetiology
• • anal fissure, inflammation of the anal area or other conditions which, in the opinion of the researcher, could affect the functioning of the distal gastrointestinal tract