Some aspects of anal continence and defaecation.
Open Access
- 1 August 1965
- Vol. 6 (4), 396-406
- https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.6.4.396
Abstract
A mechanism responsible for preserving anal continence resembling the anti-reflux mechanism at the cardia involving a mechanical process analogous to a flutter-valve is suggested. This mechanism is largely under the influence of the pelvic floor tone, which may be affected by posture.This publication has 17 references indexed in Scilit:
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