Assessing fecal load with ultrasound in children with colorectal pathology: ReKiSo study
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This prospective study validates transabdominal rectal ultrasound as a radiation-free method to assess fecal load in children with colorectal conditions including Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations, and functional constipation. A 3 cm transverse rectal diameter cut-off effectively discriminates symptomatic from asymptomatic patients, offering clinicians an objective tool for monitoring bowel management programs.
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- Transabdominal rectal ultrasound (TRU) provides radiation-free assessment of fecal load in pediatric colorectal pathology patients.
- Transverse rectal diameter (TRD) ≥3 cm discriminates between symptomatic constipation/overload and asymptomatic children across pathologies.
- TRU using the Klijn method effectively monitors bowel management in Hirschsprung disease, ARM, and functional constipation patients.
- Serial ultrasound measurements at 1/3/6 months enable objective tracking of bowel management efficacy without radiation exposure.
- TRD measurement with moderate bladder filling offers standardized, reproducible assessment for pediatric constipation diagnosis and follow-up.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Assessing fecal load with ultrasound in children with colorectal pathology: ReKiSo study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8902?via_space=staycurrentmd
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