2021
Can Propofol Be Used to Assess the Presence of the Rectoanal Inhibitory Reflex During Anorectal Manometry Studies?
Arbizu RA, Amicangelo M, Rodriguez L, Nurko S. Can Propofol Be Used to Assess the Presence of the Rectoanal Inhibitory Reflex During Anorectal Manometry Studies? Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2021, 74: 33-37. PMID: 34478251, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnal CanalChildConstipationFemaleHumansMaleManometryPropofolProspective StudiesRectumReflexConceptsIntra-anal pressuresRectoanal inhibitory reflexAnorectal manometryInhibitory reflexAbsent rectoanal inhibitory reflexInternal anal sphincter relaxationNormal rectoanal inhibitory reflexAnal sphincter relaxationAnorectal manometry studyBalloon distentionIAS relaxationSpinal neuropathyIntractable constipationObstructive symptomsSphincter relaxationProspective studyAnesthesia inductionManometry studiesPatientsPropofolDisease repairLatency timeConstipationAnesthesiaReflexMelanosis 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
2020
Diagnostic and clinical utility of the wireless motility capsule in children: A study in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders
Rodriguez L, Heinz N, Colliard K, Amicangelo M, Nurko S. Diagnostic and clinical utility of the wireless motility capsule in children: A study in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2020, 33: e14032. PMID: 33184926, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWireless motility capsuleColon transitGastrointestinal symptomsCapsule retentionMotility capsuleLower gastrointestinal symptomsRadiopaque marker studiesFunctional gastrointestinal symptomsFunctional gastrointestinal disordersNuclear medicine gastricGastrointestinal motilityGastrointestinal disordersTransit abnormalitiesClinical utilityGastric transitSymptomsLarger studyPatientsInterpretation agreementMarker studiesMotility parametersStudy interpretationCROMSignificant correlationChildren
2018
Same day versus next day antroduodenal manometry results in children with upper gastrointestinal symptoms: A prospective study
Arbizu RA, Nurko S, Heinz N, Amicangelo M, Rodriguez L. Same day versus next day antroduodenal manometry results in children with upper gastrointestinal symptoms: A prospective study. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2018, 31: e13521. PMID: 30537362, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall bowel motility indexDay 1Day 2Motility indexAbnormal studiesCatheter placementNormal studiesPhase IIIStudy interpretationChallenge phaseUpper gastrointestinal symptomsProportion of patientsGastrointestinal symptomsManometry resultsPostprandial responseProspective studyManometry parametersPatientsStudy parametersMotor complexSame dayAntrumDaysAnesthesiaCatheter
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolColonColonoscopyConstipationFemaleGastrointestinal MotilityHumansInfantMaleManometryProspective StudiesConceptsDay 1Day 2Normal studiesAbnormal studiesProportion of patientsSame dayStudy interpretationColon manometryGastrocolonic responseRefractory constipationProspective evaluationManometry parametersMotility indexPatientsChallenge phaseAbstractTextAnesthesiaCatheterStudy parametersColonoscopyDaysConstipationHAPCsManometryStudy