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Pediatric management of severe treatment-resistant encopresis
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|December 1, 1985
Insights
Chronic fecal soiling in children can be successfully treated with a medical approach. Intensive demystification and careful follow-up offer an effective alternative to psychiatric or surgical referrals.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Chronic fecal soiling is a common pediatric issue often linked to psychological distress.
- It can lead to unnecessary referrals for psychiatric or surgical evaluations.
Observation:
- This case report details a child experiencing chronic fecal soiling.
- The child presented with symptoms that could be misinterpreted as psychological or surgical in nature.
Findings:
- A medical management strategy focusing on intensive 'demystification' of the soiling symptom was employed.
- This approach, combined with diligent follow-up, resulted in successful treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of a thorough medical evaluation for fecal soiling.
- Suggests that a medical, rather than solely psychological or surgical, approach can be highly effective.
- Emphasizes the role of patient education and consistent follow-up in managing pediatric functional disorders.
Abstract:
Chronic fecal soiling is a distressing condition that often is associated with inappropriate psychological symptoms. This case report illustrates that a medical approach focusing on intensive "demystification" of the symptom and careful follow-up can successfully treat a child who initially might have been referred for psychiatric or even surgical consultation.