Bowel management for paediatric patients with faecal incontinence

Received 13 December 2007; accepted 10 January 2008. published online 27 March 2008.

Abstract

This review assesses the incidence and aetiology of faecal incontinence in childhood. We then systematically address the presentation, clinical assessment, investigation and management of these children. Under management, both medical and surgical approaches and their complications are discussed.

Keywords: Faecal incontinence

Department of Paediatric Nephro-Urology, G Level, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK

Corresponding author. Tel.: +44 23 80796744; fax: +44 23 80794008.

PII: S1477-5131(08)00217-9

doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.01.211

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