The value of fluoroscopic defecography in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of defecation disorders in children.

Background: Defecography is a study to assess anorectal function during evacuation.

Objective: To investigate the value of fluoroscopic defecography in directing diagnostic and therapeutic management in children with defecation disorders.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed all fluoroscopic defecography studies performed (2003-2009) in children with defecation problems and normal anorectal motility studies.

Ten-year experience using antegrade enemas in children.

Objective: To describe a single-center, 10-year experience with the use of antegrade enemas.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of 99 patients treated with antegrade enemas at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Results: Study subjects (median age 8 years) were followed for a mean time of 46 months (range 2-125 months) after cecostomy placement.