Age-related changes in colon motility

To assess age-related changes, we analyzed 32 colon manometry studies of children referred for motility studies and found not to have colonic disease. Colon motility was recorded by endoscopically placed water-perfused catheters. There was an inverse correlation between the number of high-amplitude...

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 1995-10, Vol.127 (4), p.593-596
Main Authors: Di Lorenzo, Carlo, Flores, Alejandro F., Hyman, Paul E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Aging
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Colon - physiopathology
Constipation - diagnosis
Constipation - physiopathology
Fasting
Female
Functional investigation of the digestive system
Humans
Infant
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Manometry
Medical sciences
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - physiopathology
Time Factors
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Summary:To assess age-related changes, we analyzed 32 colon manometry studies of children referred for motility studies and found not to have colonic disease. Colon motility was recorded by endoscopically placed water-perfused catheters. There was an inverse correlation between the number of high-amplitude propagated contractions and age, before and after administration of a meal; colonic contractions different from the high-amplitude propagated contractions increased with age. (J P EDIATR 1995;127:593-6)
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3476(95)70120-6