Intermediate and long-term outcomes of a bowel management program for children with severe constipation or fecal incontinence
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Julie A. Kilpatrick, Sarah Zobell, Elisabeth J. Leeflang, Duyen Cao, Lija Mammen, Michael D. Rollins
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Abstract
Purpose
We sought to examine the long-term clinical success rates of a bowel management program (BMP) for children with severe constipation or fecal incontinence.
Methods
A single center review was conducted of children (≤18 years) enrolled in a BMP and followed in a colorectal specialty clinic (2011–2017). All patients who completed an initial week of the BMP were included. Patients enrolled in a BMP after 2018 were excluded. Success was defined as no accidents and
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