2025
Colonic Manometry in Pediatric Patients with Spina Bifida: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study
Shan A, Duel B, Phillips T, Buchanan P, Rodriguez L, Patel D. Colonic Manometry in Pediatric Patients with Spina Bifida: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study. Children 2025, 12: 184. PMID: 40003286, PMCID: PMC11854801, DOI: 10.3390/children12020184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSlow transit constipationRetrospective cohort studyColonic transit timeColonic manometryBowel dysfunctionColonic motilityAnorectal manometryAnorectal dysfunctionSB patientsStimulant laxativesCohort studySpina bifidaNeurogenic bowel dysfunctionDefecation-related symptomsEvaluate colonic motilityConservative therapyPediatric patientsSurgical interventionInvasive testingBowel regimensBowel symptomsFurther treatmentCM findingsTreatment outcomesDiagnostic findings
2024
Adults With Spina Bifida Fare Worse Than Young Adults: A Systemic Vulnerability in Urinary Tract Infection–Related Hospital Care
Huen K, Davis-Dao C, Sayrs L, Ehwerhemuepha L, Martin-King C, Kain Z. Adults With Spina Bifida Fare Worse Than Young Adults: A Systemic Vulnerability in Urinary Tract Infection–Related Hospital Care. Journal Of Urology 2024, 212: 749-756. PMID: 38950379, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000004130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSB patientsSpina bifidaAdult SB patientsRetrospective cohort analysisGender-matched controlsLogistic regression analysisCohort analysisHospital carePatientsSB casesOddsCerner Real World DataRegression analysisHealth care utilizationYoung adultsAdolescentsAdultsCare utilizationReal World DataAgeYearsUTICareUrinaryComorbidities
2023
Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control Study
Kim B, Franco I, Lee Y, Han S, Kim S. Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control Study. International Neurourology Journal 2023, 27: 192-199. PMID: 37798886, PMCID: PMC10556434, DOI: 10.5213/inj.2346080.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeart rate variability parametersControl groupSpina bifidaNN intervalsAutonomic nervous system dysfunctionAutonomic nervous system activityBladder filling phaseVideo-urodynamic studyNervous system dysfunctionCase-control studyNervous system activityR interval differencesLF/HF valuesVariability parametersSympathetic preponderanceNeurogenic bladderUrodynamic studiesSympathetic activityVesicoureteral refluxSystem dysfunctionParasympathetic activityPatientsSpina bifida groupBladderBifidaResidential proximity to unconventional oil and gas development and birth defects in Ohio
Gaughan C, Sorrentino K, Liew Z, Johnson N, Clark C, Soriano M, Plano J, Plata D, Saiers J, Deziel N. Residential proximity to unconventional oil and gas development and birth defects in Ohio. Environmental Research 2023, 229: 115937. PMID: 37076028, PMCID: PMC10198955, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115937.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeural tube defectsCertain birth defectsBirth defectsOdds ratioRegistry-based cohort studyTube defectsConfidence intervalsResidential proximityState birth recordsBirth defect typeState surveillance systemsMaternal residential proximityLimb reduction defectsCohort studyUnexposed mothersStructural birth defectsLive birthsInfant sexBirth recordsSpina bifidaReduction defectsFemale offspringDevelopmental toxicantsExposure metrics
2018
Bowel management in children with spina bifida
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Bowel management in children with spina bifida. Journal Of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 2018, Preprint: 1-9. DOI: 10.3233/prm-180533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQuality of lifeSpina bifidaBowel managementTreatment optionsSuccessful bowel management programTrans-anal irrigationBowel management programDevelopmental ageContinence enemaBladder dysfunctionStool consistencyBowel movementsFecal continenceOral laxativesSocial continenceConservative interventionsTreatment approachesChild's developmental ageBifidaBirth defectsContinenceVariable practiceChildrenEmotional wellbeingStepwise approachBowel management in children with spina bifida
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Bowel management in children with spina bifida. Journal Of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 2018, 11: 293-301. PMID: 30507592, DOI: 10.3233/prm-170533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeSpina bifidaBowel managementTreatment optionsSuccessful bowel management programTrans-anal irrigationBowel management programDevelopmental ageContinence enemaBladder dysfunctionStool consistencyBowel movementsFecal continenceOral laxativesSocial continenceConservative interventionsTreatment approachesChild's developmental ageBifidaBirth defectsContinenceVariable practiceChildrenEmotional wellbeingStepwise approach
2017
Neonatal Outcomes by Attempted Mode of Delivery and Obstetric Intervention for Pregnancies Affected by Spina Bifida [19R]
Spiliopoulos M, Iqbal S, Reddy U, Landy H, Huang C. Neonatal Outcomes by Attempted Mode of Delivery and Obstetric Intervention for Pregnancies Affected by Spina Bifida [19R]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 129: 188s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000514163.09127.5e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmediate neonatal outcomeNeonatal outcomesCesarean deliveryMode of deliveryVaginal deliverySpina bifidaInduced laborLabor induction groupRetrospective cohort studyPrevious cesarean deliveryInduction of laborMultivariable logistic regressionWeeks of gestationYears of ageSafe Labor studyNICU admissionCesarean sectionCohort studyRespiratory morbiditySingleton pregnanciesSpontaneous laborBreech deliveryGestational ageObstetric interventionsBirth trauma
2016
MICRODUPLICATION OF 17p[DUP(17)(12p11.2)]: REPORT OF A NEONATE WITH A SPINA BIFIDA AND CARDIAC ANOMALIES AND A LITERATURE REVIEW.
Puvabanditsin S, Gueye-Ndiaye S, Puthenpura V, Gengel N, Tam V, Mehta R. MICRODUPLICATION OF 17p[DUP(17)(12p11.2)]: REPORT OF A NEONATE WITH A SPINA BIFIDA AND CARDIAC ANOMALIES AND A LITERATURE REVIEW. Genetic Counseling 2016, 27: 503-507. PMID: 30226970.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Surgical Site Infections After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Ramo BA, Roberts DW, Tuason D, McClung A, Paraison LE, Moore HG, Sucato DJ. Surgical Site Infections After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2014, 96: 2038-2048. PMID: 25520337, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical site infectionPosterior spinal fusionSite infectionBody mass indexNeuromuscular scoliosisSpinal fusionSpina bifidaAntibiotic dosingRisk factorsDeep surgical site infectionTreatment-related risk factorsSingle institution experienceLower hemoglobin levelsMean Cobb angleSignificant risk factorsLength of fusionHospital stayDeep infectionDrain usePatient factorsSerious complicationsHemoglobin levelsMass indexRetrospective reviewModifiable factors
2009
Initial experience with laparoscopic Chait Trapdoor™ cecostomy catheter placement for the management of fecal incontinence in children: outcomes and lessons learned
Yamout SZ, Glick PL, Lee YH, Yacobucci DV, Lau ST, Escobar MA, Caty MG. Initial experience with laparoscopic Chait Trapdoor™ cecostomy catheter placement for the management of fecal incontinence in children: outcomes and lessons learned. Pediatric Surgery International 2009, 25: 1081. PMID: 19809825, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-009-2496-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term complicationsCatheter placementFecal incontinenceHospital stayLaparoscopic approachShunt infectionPrimary diagnosisSpina bifidaHypertrophic granulation tissueMean age 11.8Unplanned ED visitsMean hospital stayOutcomes of patientsEmergency department visitsVP shunt infectionCatheter complicationsCatheter dislodgementMethodsRetrospective reviewResultsSeventeen patientsCatheter siteED visitsIntraoperative complicationsPatient demographicsTerm complicationsDepartment visitsRisk of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections After Laparoscopic Placement of Chait Trapdoor™ Cecostomy Catheters in Children
Yamout SZ, Huo BJ, Li V, Escobar MA, Caty MG. Risk of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections After Laparoscopic Placement of Chait Trapdoor™ Cecostomy Catheters in Children. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2009, 19: 571-573. PMID: 19575635, DOI: 10.1089/lap.2009.0127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShunt infectionVP shuntLaparoscopic placementConcomitant ventriculoperitoneal shuntVentriculoperitoneal shunt infectionVP shunt infectionVP shunt placementUse of laparoscopyShunt externalizationPatient demographicsVentriculoperitoneal shuntRetrospective reviewShunt placementCatheter placementEnteric contentsShunt operationCatheter tractT-fastenersAbdominal wallAntegrade irrigationDirect visionPatientsCatheterSubcutaneous tissueSpina bifida
1999
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR): The incidence of mutations C677T and A1298C in the Ashkenazi Jewish population
Rady P, Tyring S, Hudnall S, Vargas T, Kellner L, Nitowsky H, Matalon R. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR): The incidence of mutations C677T and A1298C in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 1999, 86: 380-384. PMID: 10494095, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-8628(19991008)86:4<380::aid-ajmg13>3.0.co;2-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMutation C677TC677TMethylenetetrahydrofolate reductaseVascular diseaseA1298C mutationA1298C allelesAshkenazi Jewish populationSpina bifidaRisk mutationsC677T alleleC677T mutationAshkenazi JewsHealthy individualsT alleleMTHFR geneJewish individualsA1298CHealthy Jewish individualsDNA samplesCommon mutationsFurther studiesT mutationDiseaseJewish populationBifida
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