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Update on pediatric faecal incontinence.

M Levitt1, A Peña

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Center, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. marc.levitt@cchmc.org

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie
|February 18, 2009
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Effective management of childhood fecal incontinence involves distinguishing between true and pseudo-incontinence and tailoring treatment. A structured bowel management program leads to over 95% of children achieving dryness.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Bowel Management

Background:

  • Fecal incontinence significantly impacts children's social acceptance and quality of life.
  • It affects children with complex conditions like anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung's disease, or spinal issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review treatment algorithms for childhood fecal incontinence and soiling.
  • To establish effective management strategies based on patient categorization.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive review of over 500 pediatric patients with soiling.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes to develop management algorithms.

Main Results:

  • Pseudo-incontinence (encopresis) managed with disimpaction and laxatives.
  • True incontinence requires tailored enema programs; surgery (e.g., Malone appendicectomy) is reserved for specific cases.
  • Non-surgical bowel management programs achieve over 95% success in achieving dryness.

Conclusions:

  • Successful management hinges on medical team dedication and sensitivity.
  • Bowel management programs focus on colon cleansing and maintaining continence.
  • Non-surgical interventions are prioritized over surgery for fecal incontinence in children.