pediatrics
Stool Incontinence in Children
Introduction
Stool incontinence is the voluntary or involuntary passage of stool in inappropriate places in children>4 years of age (or developmental equivalent) who do not have an organic defect or illness with the exception of constipation. Encopresis is a common childhood problem; it occurs in about 3 to 4% of 4-year-old children and decreases in frequency with age. 