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Cecostomy for treatment of fecal incontinence in children |
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Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Cecostomy for treatment of fecal incontinence in children. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication Dates. 2011 Authors' conclusions Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the release of fecal matter. Fecal incontinence can cause significant embarrassment and social stigma, leading to a loss of self-esteem, social isolation, and reduced quality of life (QOL). The estimated prevalence in children aged 5 to 6 years, 4 to 7 years, and 11 to 12 years is 4%, 4.4%, and 1.6%, respectively. There are many causes of fecal incontinence in children including anal sphincter trauma, local rectal pathology, neurological disorders, congenital anomalies, and psychological chronic soiling. Fecal incontinence is managed by conservative means such as dietary modification, laxatives, suppositories, rectal irrigation (enemas), manual disimpaction, and biofeedback. A surgical approach may also be indicated. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cecostomy; Child; Child, Preschool; Fecal Incontinences Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000135 Date abstract record published 28/06/2012 |
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