2021
Melanosis Coli Is Not Associated with Colonic Dysmotility Nor Severity of Pediatric Functional Constipation
Chen JJ, Kitzia Colliard RN, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. Melanosis Coli Is Not Associated with Colonic Dysmotility Nor Severity of Pediatric Functional Constipation. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2021, 67: 3922-3928. PMID: 34379221, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07191-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric functional constipationMelanosis coliFunctional constipationColonic manometryColonic motilityMarker of severityTreatment of constipationRate of surgeryColonic dysmotilityColonic biopsiesMedian agePediatric patientsManometry resultsMedication historyMethodsProspective studyPatient groupResultsA totalSurgical historyPathologic resultsConstipationPatientsCatheter positionDemographic dataSubsequent needSignificant differences
2015
High-resolution manometry combined with impedance measurements discriminates the cause of dysphagia in children
Rommel N, Omari TI, Selleslagh M, Kritas S, Cock C, Rosan R, Rodriguez L, Nurko S. High-resolution manometry combined with impedance measurements discriminates the cause of dysphagia in children. European Journal Of Pediatrics 2015, 174: 1629-1637. PMID: 26105773, DOI: 10.1007/s00431-015-2582-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPressure-flow analysisPressure-flow indexGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCause of dysphagiaWeak peristalsisPost-fundoplication dysphagiaHigh-resolution manometryPediatric patientsEsophageal dysfunctionDysphagia symptomsEndoscopic therapyNormal peristalsisOptimal treatmentEsophageal functionClinical practiceTrachea-esophageal fistulaDifferentiation of patientsNon-obstructive dysphagiaPressure flow parametersPediatric clinical practicePressure-flow metricsAdult patientsReflux diseaseEsophageal motilityEsophageal bolus transport
2010
Antegrade colonic enemas and intestinal diversion are highly effective in the management of children with intractable constipation
Christison-Lagay ER, Rodriguez L, Kurtz M, St. Pierre K, Doody DP, Goldstein AM. Antegrade colonic enemas and intestinal diversion are highly effective in the management of children with intractable constipation. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2010, 45: 213-219. PMID: 20105606, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.10.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntegrade continence enemaIntractable constipationSatisfactory outcomeContinence enemaIntestinal continuityRetrospective reviewSurgical approachPredictors of successColonic manometry studiesPassage of stoolPrimary colonic resectionManagement of childrenOptimal surgical approachAntegrade colonic enemaInitial therapyAbdominal distensionIdiopathic constipationPrimary resectionColonic resectionAdditional surgeryColonic manometryMedical therapyPediatric patientsACE procedureColonic enema
2008
Botulinum toxin for the treatment of chronic constipation in children with internal anal sphincter dysfunction
Irani K, Rodriguez L, Doody DP, Goldstein AM. Botulinum toxin for the treatment of chronic constipation in children with internal anal sphincter dysfunction. Pediatric Surgery International 2008, 24: 779-783. PMID: 18443801, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-008-2171-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal anal sphincter dysfunctionAnal sphincter dysfunctionIntrasphincteric injectionSphincter dysfunctionIntractable constipationPediatric patientsBotulinum toxinIAS dysfunctionAbnormal anorectal manometryRectoanal inhibitory reflexTreatment of constipationDuration of effectChronic constipationPostoperative incontinenceRefractory constipationInhibitory reflexAnorectal manometryResting pressureRetrospective reviewBotox injectionHirschsprung's diseaseConstipationEffective treatmentPatientsDysfunction