Anorectal manometry to diagnose dyssynergic defecation: Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy.
Alexandra R OrtengrenResham A RamkissoonWilliam D CheyJason R BakerKyle D StallerJohanna IturrinoEric D ShahPublished in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2021)
Following the current iteration of the London consensus protocol (three simulated defecation attempts measuring anal relaxation), the role of anorectal manometry in evaluating dyssynergic defecation appears limited. Future iterations of this protocol may improve diagnostic accuracy.