Abstract
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a devastating problem for children and adolescents. Patients are broadly classified as having functional (pseudoincontinence) or structural fecal incontinence. This distinction has important implications for management and prognosis. The classification, evaluation and management of children and adolescents with fecal incontinence are reviewed.
Keywords: Adolescents, bowel management, constipation, fecal incontinence
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title:Fecal Incontinence in Children and Adolescents
Volume: 8 Issue: 3
Author(s): Timothy B. Lautz, Jayant Radhakrishnan and Anthony C. Chin
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Keywords: Adolescents, bowel management, constipation, fecal incontinence
Abstract: Fecal incontinence (FI) is a devastating problem for children and adolescents. Patients are broadly classified as having functional (pseudoincontinence) or structural fecal incontinence. This distinction has important implications for management and prognosis. The classification, evaluation and management of children and adolescents with fecal incontinence are reviewed.
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B. Lautz Timothy, Radhakrishnan Jayant and C. Chin Anthony, Fecal Incontinence in Children and Adolescents, Current Pediatric Reviews 2012; 8 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339612802139433
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339612802139433 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6336 |
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