PREP Audio - Constipation and Encopresis
October 2009, Volume 4, No. 10

Constipation and Encopresis

Constipation and Encopresis

Learning Objectives

  • Outline the approaches to managing with constipation.
  • Determine when to perform an abdominal radiograph, digital rectal examination, sacral magnetic resonance imaging study, or anorectal manometry.
  • Distinguish a cleanout regimen from a maintenance regimen.
  • Assess the use of stool-softening stimulant laxatives.
  • Delineate behavioral methods in the management of constipation and encopresis.
  • Summarize the comorbidities of constipation and encopresis.
  • Recognize the association of constipation/encopresis in children with complicated medical disabilities.
  • Understand toilet refusal.
Constipation and Encopresis

Alison Schonwald, MD, FAAP

Current Source of Funding for Consulting: Huggies Brand Pull-Ups. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Constipation and Encopresis

Laurie Fishman, MD

Dr. Fishman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Constipation and Encopresis

Kimberly Dunn, MSN

Ms Dunn disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.