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[Treatment of encopresis in children by electrostimulation of the rectum]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|July 1, 1983
Insights
Rectal electrostimulation using diadynamic currents significantly improved outcomes for children with functional fecal incontinence (encopresis). This treatment led to a higher recovery rate compared to standard observation methods.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Context:
- Functional fecal incontinence, or encopresis, affects numerous children.
- Current treatment options for encopresis have varying success rates.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of rectal electrostimulation with diadynamic currents in treating pediatric encopresis.
- To compare the recovery rates between children receiving electrostimulation and those receiving standard care.
Summary:
- A study observed 36 children diagnosed with functional fecal incontinence (encopresis).
- The control group (17 children) received no electrostimulation, resulting in 12 recoveries.
- The treatment group (19 children) underwent rectal electrostimulation with diadynamic currents, achieving complete recovery in 18 children.
Impact:
- Rectal electrostimulation with diadynamic currents demonstrates high efficacy in treating pediatric encopresis.
- This therapeutic approach offers a promising alternative for improving quality of life in affected children.
- Further research may validate this method as a standard treatment for functional fecal incontinence.
Abstract:
Under observation were 36 children with functional incontinence of feces (encopresis). In the first group of patients (17 children) where no electrostimulation of the rectum was used 12 children were cured. In the second group (19 children) stimulation of the rectum by diadynamic currents resulted in complete recovery of 18 children.