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2219-2808 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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©Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Pediatrics |
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Review |
| Article Title |
Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pediatric fecal incontinence: A comprehensive review and treatment algorithm
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Invited Manuscript |
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Mohammed Al-Beltagi |
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| Corresponding Author |
Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Chairman, Consultant, Head, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, 1 Hassan Radwan Street, Tanta 31511, Algharbia, Egypt. mbelrem@hotmail.com |
| Key Words |
Pediatric fecal incontinence; Encopresis; Functional constipation; Non-retentive fecal incontinence; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Gut-brain axis; Multidisciplinary management; Bowel programs |
| Core Tip |
Pediatric fecal incontinence is a multifactorial disorder with functional, neurodevelopmental, and organic causes. Early recognition, accurate subtype differentiation, and structured, individualized bowel programs are essential for optimal outcomes. Functional retentive forms respond to disimpaction, maintenance laxatives, and behavioral strategies, whereas non-retentive and neurodevelopmentally complex cases require psychological interventions and caregiver-guided routines. Organic etiologies often require long-term, multidisciplinary care, surgical intervention, or neuromodulation. Psychosocial burden on children and families is significant and must be addressed. Emerging approaches—including gut-brain axis modulation, microbiome-targeted therapies, and digital behavioral platforms—promise precision, personalized care, and improved long-term quality of life. |
| Publish Date |
2026-10-09 04:02 |
| Citation |
Al-Beltagi M. Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pediatric fecal incontinence: A comprehensive review and treatment algorithm. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(4): 120203
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i4/120203.htm |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.120203 |
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