2024
Testing in functional constipation—What's new and what works
Rodriguez L. Testing in functional constipation—What's new and what works. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2024, 60: s30-s41. PMID: 38940015, DOI: 10.1111/apt.17857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchColonic manometryFecal incontinenceConventional therapyRadiopaque markersFunctional constipationNon-retentive fecal incontinenceDiagnostic studiesFailed medical therapyLumbar spine MRIRecto-anal inhibitory reflexAnal resting pressureAbdominal X-raySpine MRIAnorectal manometryMedical therapyPaediatric constipationSurgical interventionClinical findingsInhibitory reflexEvaluate anatomySpinal abnormalitiesColonic transitMedical historyPaediatric gastroenterologistsConstipation
2023
Pediatric neurogenic bowel dysfunction: ICCS review document
Kelly M, Benninga M, Yang S, Franco I, Payne C, Wei C, Rodriguez L, Beierwaltes P, Tanaka S. Pediatric neurogenic bowel dysfunction: ICCS review document. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 19: 232-239. PMID: 36828731, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.01.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternational Children's Continence SocietyNeurogenic bowel dysfunctionBowel dysfunctionLower urinary tract dysfunctionUrinary tract dysfunctionQuality of lifeNon-systematic reviewEvidence-based informationTract dysfunctionMonitoring of individualsHistory takingPhysical assessmentDysfunctionDiagnostic studiesCurrent literatureChildrenReviewCare
2021
Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children
Miller J, Khlevner J, Rodriguez L. Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2021, 68: 1237-1253. PMID: 34736587, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotility disordersNew diagnostic studiesUpper gastrointestinal tractAbdominal painChest painMechanisms of diseaseClinical presentationMotor functionGastrointestinal tractGastrointestinal physiologyTherapeutic interventionsDiagnostic studiesDisordersNormal functionPainChildrenDysphagiaNauseaVomitingDysfunctionEsophagusSymptomsStomachDiseaseDiagnosis