The successful management of faecal incontinence can dramatically improve the quality of life of affected children. The introduction of the non-refluxing, catheterisable appendico-caecostomy provides the opportunity to treat previously resistant patients. Over a 6-year period, 29 children had a Malone antegrade continent stoma for enema administration (MACE). Incontinence was related to spina bifida in 12 children, ano-rectal anomaly in 12, Hirschprung's disease in 2, followed excision of a pelvic tumour in 2, and was secondary to intractable chronic constipation in 1. The conduit was fashioned from the appendix (20), a caecal tube (8), or a gastric tube (1). Surgical complications were stomal stenosis (11), wound infection (1), anastomotic leak (1), MACE stoma prolapse (1), and a pressure sore (1). Colonic irrigation was achieved with washouts of saline (24), saline plus phosphate (4), and saline plus Picolax (1). Twenty-three patients have complete control of bowel function, but 4 still soil. Two remain incontinent, 1 of whom is still being instructed. One child subsequently had a colostomy, but still uses the MACE stoma. Successful bowel management requires motivation, dedication, commitment, and the input of a clinical nurse specialist. The MACE is a relatively straightforward operative procedure that provides an effective washout technique that is acceptable to both parents and children.
Date Presented 4/21/2018
A burn to the hand greatly affects occupational performance. Early mobilization after a skin graft to the hand is not recognized in the burn rehabilitation literature. This study presents a protocol and outcomes of initiating range of motion the day after a skin graft to the burned hand.
Primary Author and Speaker: Whitney Henderson
Additional Authors and Speakers: Cathy Barrow, Bridget Brennan
Contributing Authors: William Janes
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