The cyclic motor patterns in the human colon

Background High‐resolution colonic manometry gives an unprecedented window into motor patterns of the human colon. Our objective was to characterize motor activities throughout the entire colon that possessed persistent rhythmicity and spanning at least 5 cm. Methods High‐resolution colonic manometry using an 84‐channel water‐perfused catheter was performed in 19 healthy volunteers. Rhythmic activity was assessed during baseline, proximal...