2024
Testing in functional constipation—What's new and what works
Rodriguez L. Testing in functional constipation—What's new and what works. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2024, 60: s30-s41. PMID: 38940015, DOI: 10.1111/apt.17857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchColonic manometryFecal incontinenceConventional therapyRadiopaque markersFunctional constipationNon-retentive fecal incontinenceDiagnostic studiesFailed medical therapyLumbar spine MRIRecto-anal inhibitory reflexAnal resting pressureAbdominal X-raySpine MRIAnorectal manometryMedical therapyPaediatric constipationSurgical interventionClinical findingsInhibitory reflexEvaluate anatomySpinal abnormalitiesColonic transitMedical historyPaediatric gastroenterologistsConstipation
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
2020
Utility of Colon Manometry in Guiding Therapy and Predicting Need for Surgery in Children With Defecation Disorders
Rodriguez L, Heinz N, Nurko S. Utility of Colon Manometry in Guiding Therapy and Predicting Need for Surgery in Children With Defecation Disorders. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 70: 232-237. PMID: 31978023, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColon manometryChange of therapyGastrocolonic responseHigh response rateDefecation disordersResponse rateMedical interventionsLogistic regression analysisPresence/numberPediatric constipationFecal incontinenceSuccessful medical interventionDefecation problemsRetrospective reviewPredicting NeedPostsurgical evaluationSurgical interventionStimulant laxativesStudy indicationSurgeryTherapyFirst interventionInterventionConstipationManometry
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