Anorectal physiology and colonic motility in children with a history of tethered cord syndrome
Julia M. J. van der Zande,
Shruthi Srinivas,
Ilan J. N. Koppen
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe understanding of the impact of tethered cord syndrome (TCS) on the physiology of the colorectal area is limited. Our aim was to describe anorectal and colonic motility in children with TCS and compare the findings to those of children with functional constipation (FC).MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review of children with TCS who had an anorectal manometry (ARM) performed at our institution from January 2011 to September 2023. We recorded demographics, medical and surgical history, clinical … Show more
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