Interobserver Variability in the Interpretation of Colon Manometry Studies in Children

• Published in: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition Vol. 55; no. 5; pp. 548 - 551
• Main Authors: Sood, Manu R., Mousa, Hayat, Tipnis, Neel, Di Lorenzo, Carlo, Werlin, Steven, Fernandez, Sergio, Liem, Olivia, Simpson, Pippa, Rudolph, Colin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Copyright by ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN 01.11.2012; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Child; Colon - physiology; colon manometry; constipation; Fasting; fecal incontinence; Feeding. Feeding behavior; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Gastrointestinal Motility; Humans; Manometry - methods; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Muscle Contraction; Observer Variation; Other diseases. Semiology; Postprandial Period; Reference Values; Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus; Vertebrates: anatomy and physiology, studies on body, several organs or systems; Visual Perception; Human; Manometry; Variability; Metabolic diseases; colon manometry; fecal incontinence; Interindividual comparison; Gastroenterology; Digestive diseases; Intestinal disease; Anal incontinence; Colon; Constipation; Child; Anorectal disease

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the variability in interpretation of colon manometry (CM) in children. Methods: Fifty‐seven colon motility studies were independently reviewed by 5 observers. Each observer was required to report on the colonic motility during fasting...