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The psychological implications of malformative fecal incontinence have been the subject of very few scientific studies, both in adults and children. The singular bodily experience induced by these conditions and their medical-surgical treatments is likely to have a significant impact on family relationships. This article examines this clinical context, with a specific focus on the relational modalities developed by these children with their parents. The questions raised are currently being explored as part of an ongoing doctoral research project.