Aim. To evaluate the efficacy of the Peristeen (Ⓒ) transanal irrigation system when treating faecal incontinence in children due to chronic idiopathic constipation. Methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE) procedure is an established treatment option for children with constipation or fecal incontinence. This study retrospectively analyses the management and outcomes of children who underwent MACE procedures at a regional pediatric surgery unit.
Patients And Methods: Children who underwent a MACE procedure in our unit between 1998 and 2012 were identified.