Defecography as part of the evaluation of anorectal dysfunction

Defecography is the evaluation of the anus and rectum during the act of defecation. We have devised a very simple method of performing this examination in conjunction with the Radiology Department. The entire procedure takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. In our hospital, we have performed over 130 of these tests. A high level of patient cooperation has been noted in our experience. For the most part, the entire procedure from bowel preparation to final films is well tolerated.