2020
Long‐term Use of Bisacodyl in Pediatric Functional Constipation Refractory to Conventional Therapy
Bonilla S, Nurko S, Rodriguez L. Long‐term Use of Bisacodyl in Pediatric Functional Constipation Refractory to Conventional Therapy. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2020, 71: 288-291. PMID: 32459741, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002795.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConventional therapyLong-term usePediatric constipationFunctional constipationSide effectsTertiary care children's hospitalFrequency of BMPediatric functional constipationBowel movement frequencyLong-term followLong-term treatmentMedian doseRescue therapyMedian durationStandard therapyOsmotic laxativesRetrospective reviewPediatric populationChildren's HospitalStimulant laxativesMedian numberConstipationPatientsTreatment durationFavorable response
2018
Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia in the pediatric population: A retrospective cohort study
Duggan EM, Nurko S, Smithers CJ, Rodriguez L, Fox VL, Fishman SJ. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia in the pediatric population: A retrospective cohort study. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2018, 54: 572-576. PMID: 30121126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrospective cohort studyThoracoscopic esophagomyotomyPneumatic dilationCohort studyPediatric populationLength of stayInitial symptom reliefInvasive esophagomyotomyPreoperative dilationPostoperative painRecurrent symptomsMucosal injuryLaparoscopic approachSymptom reliefMedian lengthStandard treatmentEndoscopic guidanceOpen procedureEsophagomyotomyRare diseasePatientsAchalasiaEffective procedureDilationFundoplication