2023
Pediatric 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildConsensusFecal IncontinenceHumansIntestinal DiseasesNeurogenic BowelQuality of LifeUrinary BladderConceptsInternational 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
2020
Evaluation of Fecal Incontinence in Pediatric Functional Constipation
Morera C, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. Evaluation of Fecal Incontinence in Pediatric Functional Constipation. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 72: 361-365. PMID: 33560756, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002978.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric functional constipationFecal incontinenceFunctional constipationColonic manometryMedian anal resting pressureAnal resting pressureMore patientsResting pressureAbnormal studiesConventional therapyMale genderTreatment outcomesClinical dataConstipationNormal studiesTherapy responseMeal responseIncontinencePatientsMultivariate analysisMotility studiesTherapyNormal armLow responseManometry
2018
Primary placement of a skin-level Cecostomy Tube for Antegrade Colonic Enema Administration Using a Modification of the Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Cecostomy (LAPEC)
Graham CD, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Nurko S, Buchmiller TL. Primary placement of a skin-level Cecostomy Tube for Antegrade Colonic Enema Administration Using a Modification of the Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Cecostomy (LAPEC). Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2018, 54: 486-490. PMID: 30409477, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.09.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCecostomyChildChild, PreschoolColonColonoscopyConstipationEnemaFecal IncontinenceFemaleHumansLaparoscopyMaleRetrospective StudiesConceptsSkin-level deviceTube placementPrimary placementCecostomy tubeHigher BMIEnema administrationExact testSingle-institution retrospective reviewSuspension suturesAntegrade enema administrationCecostomy tube placementPercutaneous endoscopic cecostomyPEG tube placementMajority of patientsCase series studyAntegrade colonic enemaPercutaneous needle punctureSuccessful tube placementFisher's exact testBowel managementFecal incontinenceSevere constipationPatient characteristicsPEG placementSite infectionBowel 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildConservative TreatmentEnemaFecal IncontinenceHumansLaxativesSpinal DysraphismUrination DisordersConceptsQuality 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
2013
Longitudinal and Radial Characteristics of Intra-Anal Pressures in Children Using 3D High-Definition Anorectal Manometry: New Observations
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L, Morera C, Nurko S. Longitudinal and Radial Characteristics of Intra-Anal Pressures in Children Using 3D High-Definition Anorectal Manometry: New Observations. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2013, 108: 1918. PMID: 24169274, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2013.361.Peer-Reviewed Original Research