Defecography used as a screening entry for identifying evacuatory pelvic floor disorders in childhood constipation

Defecography is one of the most valuable methods for the evaluation of pelvic floor disorders. Interest in this technique has rapidly expanded owing to its increased understanding of the multifactorial pathophysiology involving evacuation disorders. The value of defecography has reached a consensus in adulthood but is still limited in childhood. In this study, defecography was carried out in 8 volunteers and 96 constipation children. The results revealed that defecography can help to identify evacuatory pelvic floor disorders in childhood constipation. It is safe and feasible and should be used as a screening method for childhood constipation.