Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2003.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 2003; 9(9): 2109-2113
Published online Sep 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i9.2109
Table 4 Changes of anorectal manometry index before and after BF
Manometry indexVolume before BFVolume after BFStatistic value
Anal canal (mmHg)
Average rest pressure49.7 ± 7.719.4 ± 10.1P < 0.05
Voluntary squeeze112.5 ± 18.5164.4 ± 40.6NS
Rectum
Initial sense (ml)95.4 ± 39.141.4 ± 19.2P < 0.05
Maximum tolerable (ml)195.7 ± 42.5412.6 ± 235.3NS
Compliance (ml/mmHg)5.1 ± 1.56.3 ± 2.9NS