Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is an increasingly recognized disorder. Treatment can be difficult due to the several mechanisms for symptom production. Gastroparesis: Pathophysiology, Presentation and Treatment serves as a concise reference on this disorder that allows clinicians to quickly access and evaluate the necessary information for treating and managing patients with gastroparesis. Each chapter is written by experts in their respective area. The volume will enable the reader to better understand all aspects of this disorder. The book presents current concepts in a variety of areas opening with the epidemiology, clinical presentation and pathophysiology of gastroparesis. The natural history of patients is explored as well as evaluation of patients with suspected gastroparesis. This section includes chapters on Wireless Capsule Motility, Electrogastrography and Antroduodenal Manometry. This important resource concludes with a full section on treatment including dietary, prokinetic, antiemetic,sensory, electric stimulation, and surgical methods. New developments include the use of gastric electric stimulation for treatment, the use of SmartPill for diagnosis, and a number of new agents in development for this disorder. Gastroparesis: Pathophysiology, Presentation and Treatment is the ideal reference for gastroenterologists, and also for surgeons, endocrinologists, primary care physicians and nutritionists looking to keep pace with the latest information treatment options for their patients.

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.