Defecography consists in making a series of X-ray images during the defecation process (in 4 phases of the process – rest, squeeze, strain, and defecation) in the physiological position and a later assessment of the appearance and anatomy of all pelvis floor structures.
This defecography method allows capturing changes in the arrangement of muscles and organs located around the anus during the defecation process in the usual body position, which gives a chance to capture deviations from the norm invisible in other imaging tests (MRI, computed tomography, transrectal ultrasound) and standard physical examination proctological examination.
The test is used in the diagnosis of constipation, fecal incontinence, syndrome of paradoxical puborectalis contraction, rectal prolapse, and rectocele - i.e., posterior vaginal prolapse.
