Pediatric Anorectal Manometry

Anorectal manometry is an examination method that is used to obtain information about the functional status of the last section of large intestine by analyzing pressure values obtained from different areas of the last section of the large intestine. It is performed in children by applying minimal sedation, if required. Pressure values obtained by placing bubbled pressure measuring catheter from the anus, are transferred to the computer and the results are evaluated. It is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of several congenital and acquired large intestine diseases in which the indications of constipation and fecal incontinence are seen.

Anorectal manometry appointment

After the patient is examined in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient clinic, the appointment is scheduled by the physician in the outpatient clinic, if required. Enema is recommended before operation for colon cleansing.

Requirements and explanations for anorectal manometry

• Please contact Pediatric Surgery Outpatient clinic on the date of appointment. The operation is performed in a private room in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient clinic.

• Please bring approved anorectal manometry request document with you.

• Please keep your referral documents with you.

• Please bring all X-ray results with you.

• If there is any medication that your child is taking regularly, the medications should be given on regular intervals and doses.

• After the sufficiency of enema is checked, it is also applied in the outpatient clinic, if needed.

• Before the operation, if needed, the child is given fruit juice with sedative medication. Therefore, a beverage favored by the child, such as a particular type of fruit juice or milk should be brought.

• Mother or father of the child is also taken to the examination room for the adaptation of child to the environment.

• It may be helpful to bring the favorite tools of the child, such as toys, pictures, etc.

• The operation takes approximately 30 minutes.

• The results should be taken at 13:30 on the following working day from the responsible physician in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient clinic.