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defecography /def·e·cog·ra·phy/ (def″ĕ-kog´rah-fe) the recording, by videotape or high-speed radiographs, of defecation following barium instillation into the rectum; used in the evaluation of fecal incontinence. defecography [def′əkog′rəfē] the radiographic examination of the rectum and anal canal of patients with defecative dysfunction. A barium sulfate paste is instilled directly into the rectum, and the patient is seated on a radiolucent commode in front of a fluoroscope. Lateral projections of the rectum and anal canal are recorded during defecation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After the results of the defecography procedure were obtained, the patient was referred for pelvic-floor physical therapy services because of a lack of response to previous therapy. Before operative treatment is performed, colonic and anorectal physiologic studies, including measurement of anorectal inhibitory reflex, anal canal pressures, radio-opaque marker colonic transit study, and video defecography, should be performed. |
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