Objective Assessment and Guided Management of Constipation complicated by Faecal Incontinence in Children

Authors

  • Shoaib Nisar Malik
  • Gowhar Nazir Mufti
  • Tariq Ahmad Mir
  • Faheem ul Hasan Mir
  • Waseem Jan Shah
  • Nisar Ahmad Bhat
  • Aejaz Ahmad Baba
  • Rashid Hamid
  • Salik Nazir

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Abstract

Faecal incontinence remains one of the most challenging problems in the paediatric population. This prospective 3-year study evaluated 51 children ( aged 3–15 years) with functional faecal incontinence secondary to constipation. Management included phased disimpaction, maintenance with laxatives, dietary and behavioural therapy, and tapering. Objective assessment using Wexner scores showed significant improvement, with 96% fully continent at 6 months, demonstrating effectiveness of algorithmic bowel management

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2024-11-10

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Nisar Malik S, Nazir Mufti G, Ahmad Mir T, Hasan Mir F ul, Jan Shah W, Ahmad Bhat N, et al. Objective Assessment and Guided Management of Constipation complicated by Faecal Incontinence in Children. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 10 [cited 2026 Feb. 3];13(1):1972-80. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/9816

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Vol. 13 (2024): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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