A medical device for treating constipation and faecal incontinence has been recommended for health service use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.  Specialist stoma care nurses working with both children and adults affected by faecal continence problems welcomed the decision by NICE to back the use of the Peristeen transanal irrigation system.In new medical technology guidance published today, NICE said the “case for adopting” the Peristeen for managing bowel dysfunction was “supported by the evidence”.  According to NICE, the system can “reduce the severity of constipation and incontinence, improve quality of life and promote dignity and independence”.  Read more.

Source: Nursing Times, February 23, 2018