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Cecostomy in children with defecation disorders.

Abstract
Administration of antegrade enemas through a cecostomy is a therapeutic option for children with severe defecation disorders. The purpose of this study is to report our 4-year experience with the cecostomy procedure in 31 children with functional constipation (n = 9), Hirschsprung's disease (n = 2), imperforate anus (n = 5), spinal abnormalities (n = 8), and imperforate anus in combination with tethered spinal cord (n = 7). Data regarding complications, antegrade enemas used, symptoms, and quality of life were retrospectively obtained. Placement of cecostomy tubes was successful in 30 of 31 patients. Soiling episodes decreased significantly in children with functional constipation (P = 0.01), imperforate anus (P < 0.01), and spinal abnormalities (P = 0.04). Quality of life improved in patients with functional constipation and imperforate anus. No difference in complications was found between percutaneous and surgical placement. Use of antegrade enemas via cecostomy improved symptoms and quality of life in children with a variety of defecation disorders.
AuthorsHayat M Mousa, Maartje M van den Berg, Donna A Caniano, Mark Hogan, Carlo Di Lorenzo, John Hayes
JournalDigestive diseases and sciences (Dig Dis Sci) Vol. 51 Issue 1 Pg. 154-60 (Jan 2006) ISSN: 0163-2116 [Print] United States
PMID16416229 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Cecostomy (methods)
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Constipation (psychology, surgery)
  • Fecal Incontinence (psychology, surgery)
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality of Life
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

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