Comparing quality of life improvement after antegrade continence enema (ACE) therapy for patients with organic and functional constipation / encopresis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.055
Abstract: BACKGROUND We compared patient- and family-reported overall and stool-related quality of life (QoL) before and after an antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure (cecostomy tube insertion) for refractory chronic constipation or fecal incontinence (CCFI). We hypothesized… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; organic functional; ace; improvement ... See more keywords
Pre-operative risk factors for stomal stenosis with Malone antegrade continence enema procedures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.06.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE) procedure remains an effective tool in providing independence to patients with refractory constipation. Appendiceal, ileal and colonic segments are all used depending upon the patient's individual anatomy and… read more here.
Keywords: malone antegrade; risk; pre operative; stenosis ... See more keywords
No Appendix is Too Short-Simultaneous Mitrofanoff Catheterizable Vesicostomy and Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE) for Children with Spina Bifida.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.03.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To present the results of simultaneous creation of both Mitrofanoff stoma and Malone antegrade continence stoma (MACE) using simple division of the appendix and a cecal extension method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between June 2011… read more here.
Keywords: malone antegrade; mace; simultaneous mitrofanoff; appendix ... See more keywords
Antegrade continence enema stoppers: a pilot study on patient preferences.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.15.770
Abstract: BACKGROUND Severe constipation can have a major impact on a child's quality of life and that of their families. Forming an antegrade continence enema (ACE) can be a transformational intervention to manage severe symptoms. However,… read more here.
Keywords: continence enema; ace stopper; antegrade continence;