Defecography

Defecography
Defecography
	Caulking gun used for defecating proctogram
MeSH	D019841

Defecography (also known as proctography, defecating/defecation proctography, evacuating/evacuation proctography or dynamic rectal examination) is a type of medical radiological imaging in which the mechanics of a patient's defecation are visualized in real time using a fluoroscope.^[1] The anatomy and function of the anorectum and pelvic floor can be dynamically studied at various stages during defecation.^[2]

^ "Defecating proctogram from Bristol Laparoscopic Surgery". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
^ American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2007). Wolff, Bruce G. (ed.). The ASCRS textbook of colon and rectal surgery. New York, NY: Springer. pp. 47–52. ISBN 978-0-387-24846-2.

[1] "Defecating proctogram from Bristol Laparoscopic Surgery". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-07-17.

[ASCRS_textbook-2] American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2007). Wolff, Bruce G. (ed.). The ASCRS textbook of colon and rectal surgery. New York, NY: Springer. pp. 47–52. ISBN 978-0-387-24846-2.

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