Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is an increasingly recognized disorder, and this volume aims to provide readers with a better understanding of the disease. Current concepts are presented, from epidemiology to the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of the disorder.

The only current volume on this increasingly recognized disorder

Provides insight into the management of patients with gastroparesis

A focus on the new compounds and agents to treat gastroparesis

The only current volume on this increasingly recognized disorder Provides insight into the management of patients with gastroparesis A focus on the new compounds and agents to treat gastroparesis Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

Historical Perspectives on Gastric Motility.- Epidemiology of Gastroparesis.- Clinical Presentations of Gastroparesis.- Gastric Dysmotility at the Organ Level in Gastroparesis.- Cellular Pathogenesis of Gastroparesis.- Sensory Dysfunction in Gastroparesis.-Pathology of Gastroparesis.- Natural History of Patients with Gastroparesis.-Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy.- Wireless Motility Capsule in Gastroparesis.- Breath Tests for Assessment of Gastric Emptying.- Ultrasonography for Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Gastric Motility.- Electrogastrography (EGG) for Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis.- Androduodenal Manometry for the Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis.- Diabetic Gastroparesis.- Postsurgical Gastroparesis.- Idiopathic Gastroparesis.- Gastroparesis from Other Causes.- Pediatric Gastroparesis.- Dietary Treatment for Gastroparesis.- Prokinetic Agents for Gastroparesis.- Antiemetic Treatment for Gastroparesis.- Pain Management for Gastroparesis.- Psychiatric Aspects of Gastroparesis.- Sensory Neuromodulators in Disorders with Delayed Gastric Emptying.- Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Gastorparesis.- Small Bowel Access for Jejunostomy Tube Feedings in Gastroparesis.- Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis.-The GI Surgeon and Gastroparesis.- Endoscopic Full Thickness Gastric Biopsy for Evaluation of Patients.- A Brief History and Future Directions for Permanent, Temporary, and Endoscopic GES.- Cell Transplantation for Gastroparesis.