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
2021
Lower Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children
Arbizu R, Freiberg B, Rodriguez L. Lower Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2021, 68: 1255-1271. PMID: 34736588, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnorectal MalformationsBiopsyChildChild, PreschoolColonic DiseasesConstipationErythromycinFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal MotilityHirschsprung DiseaseHumansInfantIntestinal Pseudo-ObstructionIntestine, SmallLower Gastrointestinal TractMaleManometryNutritional StatusQuality of LifeConceptsMotility disordersSignificant morbidityTherapeutic interventionsColorectal disordersPediatric gastroenterologistsClinical presentationSmall bowelGastrointestinal disordersCommon complaintDiagnostic evaluationSmall intestineDisordersMorbidityComplicationsSuch interventionsInterventionSocial stigmaPoor qualityBowelAnorectumGastroenterologistsColonMortalityComplaintsIntestine
2020
Utility of Colon Manometry in Guiding Therapy and Predicting Need for Surgery in Children With Defecation Disorders
Rodriguez L, Heinz N, Nurko S. Utility of Colon Manometry in Guiding Therapy and Predicting Need for Surgery in Children With Defecation Disorders. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 70: 232-237. PMID: 31978023, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColon manometryChange of therapyGastrocolonic responseHigh response rateDefecation disordersResponse rateMedical interventionsLogistic regression analysisPresence/numberPediatric constipationFecal incontinenceSuccessful medical interventionDefecation problemsRetrospective reviewPredicting NeedPostsurgical evaluationSurgical interventionStimulant laxativesStudy indicationSurgeryTherapyFirst interventionInterventionConstipationManometry