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  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Urogynecology

Background:

  • Functional fecal incontinence (FFI) in children significantly impacts quality of life.
  • FFI is diagnosed via medical history and physical exam, classified by Rome IV criteria into functional constipation (FC) and functional nonretentive fecal incontinence (FNRFI).
  • Limited treatment options exist for FFI, especially FNRFI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role and efficacy of biofeedback therapy (BFT) in managing pediatric FFI.
  • To analyze existing literature on BFT's application in children with FC and FNRFI.
  • To assess BFT's potential as a treatment option for refractory FFI cases.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted for studies over the past 24 years evaluating BFT for pediatric FFI.
  • Five relevant studies were identified and analyzed, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), a retrospective study, and a quasi-experimental study.
  • Studies examined BFT's use in FNRFI, FC, and in comparison to percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS).

Main Results:

  • BFT demonstrated positive outcomes in managing pediatric FFI, with no safety issues reported.
  • Two RCTs on FNRFI concluded BFT is beneficial for cases refractory to conventional treatment.
  • Studies on FC yielded mixed results, but generally suggested BFT as a viable consideration.
  • A quasi-experimental study found both BFT and PTNS effective, with PTNS showing slightly better results.

Conclusions:

  • Biofeedback therapy is a useful, non-invasive option for pediatric FFI (both FC and FNRFI), especially for treatment-resistant cases.
  • A tailored, multimodal approach incorporating BFT can improve continence and quality of life in children with FFI.
  • Early consideration of BFT may help reduce the 15% rate of FFI persisting into adulthood, though further research on long-term effects and standardized protocols is needed.