Abstract

OSORIO, Angélica et al. Percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy in fecal incontinence in adolescents. J Port Gastrenterol. [online]. 2012, vol.19, n.5, pp.255-258. ISSN 0872-8178.

Fecal incontinence is common in children with ano-rectal malformations and spina bifida being a disturbing cause of life quality and social integration. Medical treatments (laxatives, enemas, daily habits and diet attitudes) are frequently unsuccessful. Many surgical therapies have been proposed to treat this condition but all of them are far away from being the best treatment option. We report a case of a 17 years-old adolescent with spina bifida and fecal incontinence that has been submitted to percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy. Even though it is not the ideal treatment for this condition, it revealed to be a good option: it’s easy and safe to perform; provides a successful management of fecal continence and it’s associated with high satisfaction from the adolescent and its family.

Keywords : Fecal incontinence; Adolescent; Percutaneous endoscopic.

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