Background Few studies have directly compared between cecostomy and appendicostomy
for the management of fecal incontinence in pediatric population. This systematic review of …

Abstract Purpose of Review No gold standard exists for managing neurogenic bowel
dysfunction, specifically in individuals with spina bifida. Since the International Children's …

Purpose Evaluate the impact of implementing Bowel Management Program (BMP) on
quality of life (QoL) in children with fecal incontinence (FI). Methods Children 3–12 years …

Purpose We aim to determine the natural history of the ACE in idiopathic constipation and
factors predictive of closure. Methods A retrospective case-note review of all patients …

Purpose Antegrade continence enema (ACE) revolutionised the lives of children with
chronic constipation and soiling. Parents often ask how long the ACE will be required. We …

Purpose Fecal incontinence is a socially debilitating problem for many children. We
hypothesized that in selected patients with medically-refractory encopresis, placement of an …

Purpose A robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach to appendicostomy offers the benefits of
a minimally invasive approach to patients who would typically necessitate an open …

Aim of the study The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of implementing a Bowel
Management Program (BMP) on the quality of life (QOL) in children with …

Background We compared patient-and family-reported overall and stool-related quality of
life (QoL) before and after an antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure (cecostomy …

Introduction Constipation in pediatrics remains a common problem. Antegrade continence
enema (ACE) procedures have been shown to decrease the distress of daily therapy …