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Percutaneous colonoscopic cecostomy for management of chronic constipation in children. Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Feb;53(2):225-8

Date

02/15/2001

Pubmed ID

11174301

DOI

10.1067/mge.2001.112182

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0035127588 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   71 Citations

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic constipation and encopresis are common problems in children with spina bifida and anorectal anomalies. Commonly used therapies include complicated bowel regimens and antegrade continence enemas delivered via surgically placed appendicostomies and radiologically placed cecostomies.

METHODS: A technique is described for percutaneous placement of cecostomies for the delivery of continence enemas or venting.

RESULTS: Percutaneous cecostomies were placed in 12 patients. Improvement in bowel management occurred in all patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy is a safe and effective method for the treatment of intractable constipation.

Author List

Rivera MT, Kugathasan S, Berger W, Werlin SL

Authors

William L. Berger MD Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Steven L. Werlin MD Emeritus Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Cecostomy
Child
Child, Preschool
Chronic Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Female
Humans
Infant
Male