Physiological Rationale for Treatment of Fecal Incontinence and Constipation due to Abnomal Anorectal Function

Anorectal pressures both at rest and at squeezing, rectal compliance, and rectoanal reflex can be determined by anorectal manometry. We illustrated in this paper, how to treat constipation and/or fecal incontinence due to abnormal anorectal function, detected by anorectal manometry. Techniques and indication of operant conditioning (biofeedback) were also briefly reviewed.