One-Year Impact of a Bowel Management Program in Treating Fecal Incontinence in Patients with Anorectal Malformations

One-year follow-up study of 222 pediatric ARM patients demonstrates that structured bowel management programs achieve 70% continence rates, with enema-based protocols showing superior outcomes (74%) compared to oral laxatives (62%). Successful treatment correlates with significant improvements in quality of life scores and reduced constipation symptoms.