Antegrade Continence Enemas for Pediatric Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Despite optimal conservative and medical treatment, some children with functional constipation (FC) continue to experience symptoms. Antegrade continence enema (ACE) surgery has been suggested as the primary surgical option after less invasive pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have not been effective. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the outcomes of ACE for children with FC.

Keywords

Hashtags

This article is published on an external journal. Click below to read the full text.