Children with an Anorectal Malformation Going to Primary School: The Parent's Perspective.

Background: Continence problems occur often in children with anorectal malformations (ARM). The aim of this study was to evaluate parental experiences with toilet facilities at Dutch primary schools and their experience with how schools deal with ARM children.

Methods: This survey was developed in collaboration with the national patient advocacy group (PAG).

Transanal Irrigation in the Treatment of Children With Intractable Functional Constipation.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the treatment efficacy of transanal irrigation and parental satisfaction in children with intractable functional constipation (FC) treated with Peristeen.

Methods: Cross-sectional survey study among parents of children (age 0-18 years) treated with Peristeen for FC (based on the Rome III criteria). Anonymous questionnaires were sent out to parents via mail, these consisted of 25 self-developed, multiple-choice questions regarding the use of Peristeen, current gastrointestinal symptoms, adverse effects of Peristeen, concomitant medication use, and parental satisfaction.