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Encopretic children: experience with fifty cases
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|July 1, 1991
Summary
This study on encopresis in children found that a multidisciplinary approach is key. Effective treatment for this motility disorder requires close cooperation between parents, children, and doctors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Encopresis is a common pediatric condition often linked to abnormal bowel motility.
- Effective management strategies for encopresis require a comprehensive approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of two different treatment regimens for encopresis in children.
- To highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing encopresis.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 50 children diagnosed with encopresis was studied.
- Two treatment protocols were compared: mineral oil/glycerine suppositories versus rectal irrigations/Lactulose.
- Patients were followed for a six-month treatment schedule.
Main Results:
- Forty patients completed the six-month treatment schedule; five were lost to follow-up.
- The study suggests encopresis is a complex motility disorder.
- Optimal outcomes depend on strong parent-child-doctor collaboration and consistent follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Encopresis necessitates a multidisciplinary treatment strategy.
- Successful management hinges on integrated care involving medical professionals and family participation.
- Close monitoring and consistent follow-up are crucial for pediatric encopresis patients.