2023
Clinical utility of colonic low‐amplitude propagating contractions in children with functional constipation
Colliard K, Patel D, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. Clinical utility of colonic low‐amplitude propagating contractions in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2023, 35: e14543. PMID: 37096634, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional constipationLogistic regressionClinical utilityPediatric functional constipationConstipation groupRetrospective reviewColonic enemaClinical significanceLAPCConstipationNeuromuscular integrityLarger studyPatientsOutcomesChildrenAssociationContractionHigher proportionHAPCsGroupRegressionIleostomyEnemaPediatric neurogenic bowel dysfunction: ICCS review document
Kelly M, Benninga M, Yang S, Franco I, Payne C, Wei C, Rodriguez L, Beierwaltes P, Tanaka S. Pediatric neurogenic bowel dysfunction: ICCS review document. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 19: 232-239. PMID: 36828731, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.01.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternational Children's Continence SocietyNeurogenic bowel dysfunctionBowel dysfunctionLower urinary tract dysfunctionUrinary tract dysfunctionQuality of lifeNon-systematic reviewEvidence-based informationTract dysfunctionMonitoring of individualsHistory takingPhysical assessmentDysfunctionDiagnostic studiesCurrent literatureChildrenReviewCare
2022
Diverting Ileostomy in Children With Functional Constipation
Rodriguez L, Colliard K, Nurko S, Flores A, Buchmiller TL. Diverting Ileostomy in Children With Functional Constipation. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2022, 75: 578-583. PMID: 35897140, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional constipationOstomy closurePediatric functional constipationInstitutional review board approvalReview board approvalEnema failureColon motilityFurther surgeryInvasive evaluationRetrospective studySurgical interventionOstomyBoard approvalUseful interventionLarger studyConstipationSuccessful responsePatientsSurgeryChildrenRole of CMDemographicsAssociationInterventionIndications
2021
Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children
Miller J, Khlevner J, Rodriguez L. Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2021, 68: 1237-1253. PMID: 34736587, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotility disordersNew diagnostic studiesUpper gastrointestinal tractAbdominal painChest painMechanisms of diseaseClinical presentationMotor functionGastrointestinal tractGastrointestinal physiologyTherapeutic interventionsDiagnostic studiesDisordersNormal functionPainChildrenDysphagiaNauseaVomitingDysfunctionEsophagusSymptomsStomachDiseaseDiagnosis
2020
Diagnostic and clinical utility of the wireless motility capsule in children: A study in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders
Rodriguez L, Heinz N, Colliard K, Amicangelo M, Nurko S. Diagnostic and clinical utility of the wireless motility capsule in children: A study in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2020, 33: e14032. PMID: 33184926, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWireless motility capsuleColon transitGastrointestinal symptomsCapsule retentionMotility capsuleLower gastrointestinal symptomsRadiopaque marker studiesFunctional gastrointestinal symptomsFunctional gastrointestinal disordersNuclear medicine gastricGastrointestinal motilityGastrointestinal disordersTransit abnormalitiesClinical utilityGastric transitSymptomsLarger studyPatientsInterpretation agreementMarker studiesMotility parametersStudy interpretationCROMSignificant correlationChildren
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. PMID: 30562909, 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, Preprint: 1-9. 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
2015
Effect of anesthesia on gastroesophageal reflux in children: a study using BRAVO wireless pH study measurements
Rodriguez L, Morley-Fletcher A, Souza A, Rosengaus L, Nurko S. Effect of anesthesia on gastroesophageal reflux in children: a study using BRAVO wireless pH study measurements. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2015, 27: 1553-1558. PMID: 26264213, PMCID: PMC4624481, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of anesthesiaGastroesophageal refluxBravo wirelessStudy interpretationAnesthesia effectProportion of studiesRole of anesthesiaGER parametersCapsule placementAnesthesiaCutoff valueStudy durationAbstractTextSignificant increaseChildrenRefluxSignificant changesStudy measurementsDaysHoursBlock timePatientsStudyProportion
2014
Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children.
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children. Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2014, 10: 16-26. PMID: 24799835, PMCID: PMC4008955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastrointestinal motility disordersGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCommon gastrointestinal motility disordersMotility disordersEsophageal achalasiaSignificant morbidityPneumatic balloon dilationPediatric patient populationNew diagnostic techniquesReflux diseaseBalloon dilationPatient populationCommon complaintClinical trialsCommon disorderSecretion blockadeDisordersConstipationGastroparesisAchalasiaMorbidityChildrenDiagnostic techniquesPoor qualityEsophagomyotomy
2012
Factors associated with successful decrease and discontinuation of antegrade continence enemas (ACE) in children with defecation disorders: a study evaluating the effect of ACE on colon motility
Rodriguez L, Nurko S, Flores A. Factors associated with successful decrease and discontinuation of antegrade continence enemas (ACE) in children with defecation disorders: a study evaluating the effect of ACE on colon motility. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2012, 25: 140-e81. PMID: 23035840, PMCID: PMC3546133, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntegrade continence enemaColon manometryACE decreaseContinence enemaColon motilityDefecation disordersOlder ageReview of childrenGastrocolonic responseMotility indexOnly predictorMultivariate analysisDiscontinuationAbstractTextEnemaOutcomesPatientsSignificant increaseChildrenSuccessful decreaseDisordersAgeHAPCsMotilityCM changesInternal anal sphincter relaxation associated with bisacodyl‐induced colonic high amplitude propagating contractions in children with constipation: a colo‐anal reflex?
Rodriguez L, Siddiqui A, Nurko S. Internal anal sphincter relaxation associated with bisacodyl‐induced colonic high amplitude propagating contractions in children with constipation: a colo‐anal reflex? Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2012, 24: 1023-e545. PMID: 22757618, PMCID: PMC3465462, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01965.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-amplitude peristaltic contractionsInternal anal sphincter relaxationAnal sphincter relaxationIAS relaxationSphincter relaxationAnal residual pressureManometry tracingsDefecation disordersConstipated childrenAnal relaxationHepatic flexureResting pressureDistal colonPeristaltic contractionsColonAbstractTextConstipationContraction propagationReflexChildrenImportant proportionContractionMost casesPatientsBisacodyl
2006
Evaluation and Management of Intractable Constipation in Children
Rodriguez L, Flores A, Doody D. Evaluation and Management of Intractable Constipation in Children. Seminars In Colon And Rectal Surgery 2006, 17: 29-37. DOI: 10.1053/j.scrs.2006.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsIntractable constipationPediatric age groupAdditional surgical interventionUse of laxativesSevere intractable constipationRefractory constipationStool softenersYounger patientsPediatric gastroenterologistsPossible surgerySurgical interventionConstipationDaily livingSmall percentageSevere formDiet managementDays of schoolGastroenterologists' officesAge groupsNormal activityChildren's qualityBehavioral modificationFrequent visitsPatientsChildren