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Colorectal Center

 
 

  • Bowel Management

    The Colorectal Center’s Bowel Management Program at Cincinnati Children’s helps patients who are unable to anticipate or control their bowel activity to improve their quality of life.

    Each year, nearly 250 children participate in this one-week outpatient program. Ninety-five percent of them attain bowel management through the program, which also helps avoid a permanent colostomy or dependence on diapers, thereby improving self-esteem.

  • Bowel Management Program Overview Video

    Watch a video of Marc Levitt, MD, Associate Director of the Colorectal Center, presenting an overview on the Bowel Management Program.
    Marc Levitt, MD, Director of the Colorectal Center, presents an overview on the Bowel Management Program.Watch the video.

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    Additional Videos

    Bowel Management Question and Answer Session

    Director Marc Levitt, MD, leads a question and answer session about bowel management.

    Watch the video.

    Enema Administration for Colorectal Patients

    Cathy Bauer, RNC, demonstrates how to give an enema using a French Foley Catheter with a 30 ml balloon.

    Watch the video.

    How the program works

    • Each child’s regimen is tailored to individual needs.
    • During the week-long program, every effort is made to clean and keep the colon quiet for a 24-hour period with enemas, medications and changes in diet.
    • Some radiologic tests are performed to assist in the best course of action.
    • Doctors and nurses meet with patients and families frequently to answer questions and provide the guidance needed to manage the condition.

    More on Bowel Management

    Information on Laxatives

    Toilet Training


 
 
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