title: Initial use of LESS for the ACE Malone procedure in children.
abstract: The Malone antegrade continence enema is effective in improving fecal continence in neurogenic bowel. We were able to perform this procedure laparoscopically via a single incision in a patient with spina bifida and fecal incontinence who did not require bladder reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: UCSD Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California 92123, USA. gchiang@ucsd.edu
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chiang
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fairbanks
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy