title: Achieving continence with a neurogenic bowel.
abstract: This article reviews the developmental considerations involved in helping the family of a child with spina bifida who needs to achieve bowel continence. Strategies for success based on an algorithm are interwoven throughout the discussion. The current medications and techniques used at the developmentally appropriate times designed for optimal success are presented.
authors.affiliation: Developmental Disabilities, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219, USA. Sue.leibold@tsrh.org
authors.forename: Susan R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Leibold
mesh_terms: D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology*; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D055496:Neurogenic Bowel / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013488:Suppositories / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013488:Suppositories