Scott C Dolejs1, John K Smith1, Justin Sheplock1, Joseph M Croffie2, Frederick J Rescorla3. 1. Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Surgery. 2. Indiana University School of Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology. 3. Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Surgery. Electronic address: frescorl@iupui.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study is to determine the natural history of patients who undergo an antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure including complications, functional results, and long-term outcomes. METHODS: Patients aged 3-18years who underwent an ACE procedure from 2008 to 2015 for unremitting constipation and fecal incontinence with at least thirty day follow-up were included. Patients with congenital anatomic disorders of the spine, rectum, and anus were excluded. RESULTS: A total of 93 patients were included in the analysis with an average age of 10+/-4years and follow-up of 26+/-41months. The ACE procedure was rapidly effective, with 99% of patients experiencing improvement at 1month. At the end of follow-up, 83% of patients had normal bowel function, and 95% of patients noted improvement. Amongst patients with at least 24months of follow-up (n=51), 43% successfully stopped using their ACE at an average of 40+/-27months. Overall morbidity was 55%, mostly related to minor complications. However, 13% of patients required an additional operation. CONCLUSION: The ACE procedure is very successful in the treatment of unremitting constipation with fecal incontinence in appropriately selected patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study is to determine the natural history of patients who undergo an antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure including complications, functional results, and long-term outcomes. METHODS:Patients aged 3-18years who underwent an ACE procedure from 2008 to 2015 for unremitting constipation and fecal incontinence with at least thirty day follow-up were included. Patients with congenital anatomic disorders of the spine, rectum, and anus were excluded. RESULTS: A total of 93 patients were included in the analysis with an average age of 10+/-4years and follow-up of 26+/-41months. The ACE procedure was rapidly effective, with 99% of patients experiencing improvement at 1month. At the end of follow-up, 83% of patients had normal bowel function, and 95% of patients noted improvement. Amongst patients with at least 24months of follow-up (n=51), 43% successfully stopped using their ACE at an average of 40+/-27months. Overall morbidity was 55%, mostly related to minor complications. However, 13% of patients required an additional operation. CONCLUSION: The ACE procedure is very successful in the treatment of unremitting constipation with fecal incontinence in appropriately selected patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
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