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Published Online: 1984, pp. 161–316

Functional Encopresis: Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment

Ethan H. Kisch, M.D., and Cynthia R. Pfeffer, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 38, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1984.38.2.264

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Abstract

Encopresis can be considered an indication for psychiatric hospitalization in the multiproblem child, such as the one described in this report. Integration of observations from multiple treatment modalities were helpful in assessing the patient’s progress and guiding interventions.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 38 • Number 2 • 1984, pp. 161–316

Pages: 264 - 271

PubMed: 6742247

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Published in print: 1984, pp. 161–316

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Ethan H. Kisch, M.D.^*

Valhalla, N.Y.

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Cynthia R. Pfeffer, M.D.^†

White Plains, N.Y.

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Assistant Director, Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, N.Y.; Instructor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y.; Community Psychiatrist, Rockland Childrens Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, N.Y.; Clinical Director, Yonkers-Rockland Day Treatment Program, Yonkers, N.Y.

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Chief, Child Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, New York Hospital-Westchester Division; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College. Mailing address: New York Hospital-Westchester Division, 21 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains, New York 10605.

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Functional Encopresis: Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment

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