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
Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind‐Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 72: 168-180. PMID: 33075010, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric gastroenterology fellowsGastroenterology fellowsPediatric functional gastrointestinal disordersFunctional gastrointestinal disordersManagement of patientsEntrustable professional activitiesMotility SocietyPaediatric neurogastroenterologyMotility disordersSmall bowelTask ForceGastrointestinal disordersPediatric GastroenterologySurgical approachAmerican NeurogastroenterologyUnmet needNeurogastroenterologyEPA levelsAnatomic regionsBehavioral healthLack of exposureDisordersClinical knowledgeNorth American SocietyAmerican SocietyLong‐term Use of Bisacodyl in Pediatric Functional Constipation Refractory to Conventional Therapy
Bonilla S, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. Long‐term Use of Bisacodyl in Pediatric Functional Constipation Refractory to Conventional Therapy. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 71: 288-291. PMID: 32459741, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002795.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConventional therapyLong-term usePediatric constipationFunctional constipationSide effectsTertiary care children's hospitalFrequency of BMPediatric functional constipationBowel movement frequencyLong-term followLong-term treatmentMedian doseRescue therapyMedian durationStandard therapyOsmotic laxativesRetrospective reviewPediatric populationChildren's HospitalStimulant laxativesMedian numberConstipationPatientsTreatment durationFavorable response
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