2017
Prospective evaluation of same day versus next day colon manometry results in children with medical refractory constipation
Arbizu RA, Nurko S, Heinz N, Amicangelo M, Rodriguez L. Prospective evaluation of same day versus next day colon manometry results in children with medical refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2017, 29 PMID: 28317231, PMCID: PMC5466533, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDay 1Day 2Normal studiesAbnormal studiesProportion of patientsSame dayStudy interpretationColon manometryGastrocolonic responseRefractory constipationProspective evaluationManometry parametersMotility indexPatientsChallenge phaseAbstractTextAnesthesiaCatheterStudy parametersColonoscopyDaysConstipationHAPCsManometryStudy
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
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