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Accuracy and Reproducibility of High-definition Anorectal Manometry and Pressure Topography Analyses in Healthy Subjects.

ABSTRACT: High-definition anorectal manometry (HDAM-3D) provides a topographic and 3-dimensional profile of anorectal pressure. We assessed anorectal sensorimotor function and the reproducibility of measurements made with HDAM-3D in healthy adults, and the accuracy of data analysis by its software.Anal sphincter pressures and rectal sensory thresholds were measured in 78 healthy subjects via placement of a 10-mm rigid probe, with 256 circumferentially arrayed pressure sensors, and a balloon in the rectum. The bearing down maneuver was assessed in a subset of 18 subjects. We compared data analyzed by an expert with findings from automated software analysis. Measurements made in a subset of 16 subjects, 2 weeks apart, were compared to determine reproducibility.Resting, squeezing, and sustained squeezing pressures were significantly higher in men than in women (P < .05); other parameters were similar. Desire and urgency to defecate were similar between men and women, but the maximal tolerable volume was significantly lower in women (P < .05). Older women (>50 years) had significantly lower resting (P < .01) and sustained squeeze pressures (P < .04). Dyssynergic patterns of defecation were observed in 12 of 18 subjects (67%) who attempted to defecate without the 60-mL rectal balloon distention and in 6 of 18 subjects (33%) with the 60-mL rectal balloon distention. Test-retest values correlated (r = 0.81), as did analyses made by an expert vs software analyses of data (r = 0.99).On the basis of HDAM-3D measurements in healthy adults, anal sphincter pressures are higher in men than in women, but sensory and other parameters are similar; older subjects have weaker sphincters. Many people were found to have dyssynergic patterns of defecation, which could be related to the probe or other technical issues, so this technique may not be suitable for assessing defecation patterns. Measurements made by HDAM-3D are reproducible, and data can be accurately analyzed by its software.

SUBMITTER: Coss-Adame E

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4442034 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Accuracy and Reproducibility of High-definition Anorectal Manometry and Pressure Topography Analyses in Healthy Subjects.

Coss-Adame Enrique E Rao Satish S C SS Valestin Jessica J Ali-Azamar Amyra A Remes-Troche Jose M JM

Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association 20150120 6

<h4>Background & aims</h4>High-definition anorectal manometry (HDAM-3D) provides a topographic and 3-dimensional profile of anorectal pressure. We assessed anorectal sensorimotor function and the reproducibility of measurements made with HDAM-3D in healthy adults, and the accuracy of data analysis by its software.<h4>Methods</h4>Anal sphincter pressures and rectal sensory thresholds were measured in 78 healthy subjects via placement of a 10-mm rigid probe, with 256 circumferentially arrayed pres ...[more]

PMID: 25616028

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Project description:Background & aimsThree-dimensional high-definition anorectal manometry (3D-HDAM) is used to assess anal sphincter function; it determines profiles of regional pressure distribution along the length and circumference of the anal canal. There is no consensus, however, on the best way to analyze data from 3D-HDAM to distinguish healthy individuals from persons with sphincter dysfunction. We developed a computer analysis system to analyze 3D-HDAM data and to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with fecal incontinence (FI).MethodsIn a prospective study, we performed 3D-HDAM analysis of 24 asymptomatic healthy subjects (control subjects; all women; mean age, 39 ± 10 years) and 24 patients with symptoms of FI (all women; mean age, 58 ± 13 years). Patients completed a standardized questionnaire (FI severity index) to score the severity of FI symptoms. We developed and evaluated a robust prediction model to distinguish patients with FI from control subjects using linear discriminant, quadratic discriminant, and logistic regression analyses. In addition to collecting pressure information from the HDAM data, we assessed regional features based on shape characteristics and the anal sphincter pressure symmetry index.ResultsThe combination of pressure values, anal sphincter area, and reflective symmetry values was identified in patients with FI versus control subjects with an area under the curve value of 1.0. In logistic regression analyses using different predictors, the model identified patients with FI with an area under the curve value of 0.96 (interquartile range, 0.22). In discriminant analysis, results were classified with a minimum error of 0.02, calculated using 10-fold cross-validation; different combinations of predictors produced median classification errors of 0.16 in linear discriminant analysis (interquartile range, 0.25) and 0.08 in quadratic discriminant analysis (interquartile range, 0.25).ConclusionsWe developed and validated a novel prediction model to analyze 3D-HDAM data. This system can accurately distinguish patients with FI from control subjects.

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Accuracy and Reproducibility of High-definition Anorectal Manometry and Pressure Topography Analyses in Healthy Subjects.

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Accuracy and Reproducibility of High-definition Anorectal Manometry and Pressure Topography Analyses in Healthy Subjects.

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