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 ResearchConceptsIntra-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 timeConstipationAnesthesiaReflex
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 ResearchConceptsDay 1Day 2Normal studiesAbnormal studiesProportion of patientsSame dayStudy interpretationColon manometryGastrocolonic responseRefractory constipationProspective evaluationManometry parametersMotility indexPatientsChallenge phaseAbstractTextAnesthesiaCatheterStudy parametersColonoscopyDaysConstipationHAPCsManometryStudy
2015
Effect of anesthesia on gastroesophageal reflux in children: a study using BRAVO wireless pH study measurements
Rodriguez L, Morley-Fletcher A, Souza A, Rosengaus L, Nurko S. Effect of anesthesia on gastroesophageal reflux in children: a study using BRAVO wireless pH study measurements. Neurogastroenterology & Motility 2015, 27: 1553-1558. PMID: 26264213, PMCID: PMC4624481, DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of anesthesiaGastroesophageal refluxBravo wirelessStudy interpretationAnesthesia effectProportion of studiesRole of anesthesiaGER parametersCapsule placementAnesthesiaCutoff valueStudy durationAbstractTextSignificant increaseChildrenRefluxSignificant changesStudy measurementsDaysHoursBlock timePatientsStudyProportion618 Effect of Anesthesia in Colon Motility: Prospective Study of Children With Intractable Constipation Undergoing Colon Manometry
Arbizu R, Heinz N, Amicangelo M, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. 618 Effect of Anesthesia in Colon Motility: Prospective Study of Children With Intractable Constipation Undergoing Colon Manometry. Gastroenterology 2015, 148: s-121. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(15)30421-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Does General Anesthesia Change the Amount of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children? A Study Using BRAVO Wireless pH Capsule
Rodriguez L, Rosengaus L, Morley-Fletcher A, Nurko S. Does General Anesthesia Change the Amount of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children? A Study Using BRAVO Wireless pH Capsule. Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-748. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)63109-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research