Fecal incontinence after the surgical treatment of Hirschsprung disease.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
We examined 60 children 8.9 years (+/- 2.6 years) after surgical treatment of Hirschsprung disease to determine the extent of fecal incontinence. Thirty-two children (53%) had significant fecal soiling and 16 (27%) less severe soiling. The prevalence of incontinence did not diminish with increasing age.
Medical subject headings
- Anal Canal
- Fecal Incontinence
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Postoperative Complications