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A treatment programme for faecal incontinence.

M A Wakefield, C Woodbridge, J Steward

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

|October 1, 1984

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This study presents a combined treatment for pediatric faecal incontinence, incorporating intensive physiotherapy. A pilot study showed that 20 out of 31 children maintained remission one year post-treatment.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Physical Therapy
Bowel Management

Background:

Faecal incontinence in children is a common condition impacting quality of life.
Current treatment approaches vary, necessitating effective therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel combined treatment method for pediatric faecal incontinence.
To evaluate the efficacy of this approach in a pilot study.

Main Methods:

A combined treatment protocol was developed, integrating intensive physiotherapy.
The treatment was administered to a cohort of 31 children with faecal incontinence.

Main Results:

Twenty out of thirty-one children (64.5%) achieved and maintained remission one year after completing the treatment program.

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The intensive physiotherapy component was integral to the treatment approach.

Conclusions:

The described combined treatment, including intensive physiotherapy, shows promising results for managing pediatric faecal incontinence.
Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger cohorts.