$Is gastric electrical stimulation an effective therapy for patients with drug-refractory gastroparesis?$

Is gastric electrical stimulation an effective therapy for patients with drug-refractory gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis is a poorly defined and poorly understood chronic digestive disorder that is difficult to treat. This Viewpoint article discusses evidence for the use of gastric electrical stimulation in patients with drug-refractory gastroparesis, and highlights directions for future research.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature clinical practice. Gastroenterology & hepatology 2008-07, Vol.5 (7), p.368-370
1. Verfasser:	Jones, Michael P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biomedicine Electric stimulation Electric Stimulation Therapy Gastroenterology Gastroparesis - diagnostic imaging Gastroparesis - therapy Health aspects Hepatology Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Methods Radionuclide Imaging Treatment Outcome viewpoint
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Zusammenfassung:	Gastroparesis is a poorly defined and poorly understood chronic digestive disorder that is difficult to treat. This Viewpoint article discusses evidence for the use of gastric electrical stimulation in patients with drug-refractory gastroparesis, and highlights directions for future research.
ISSN:	1743-4378 1759-5045 1743-4386 1759-5053
DOI:	10.1038/ncpgasthep1157