Developments and controversies in gastrointestinal motility
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Developments and controversies in gastrointestinal motility
（Digestive diseases, 15/ S1/ 97）
S. Karger, 1997
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This supplement issue of Digestive Diseases highlights recent developments in the field of gastrointestinal motor function and dysfunction. Authored by leading specialists, the articles focus on three main areas: esophagus, midgut and colon. Progress in achalasia, upper esophageal sphincter manometry and the contribution of motility abnormalities to gastroesophageal reflux disease are covered in the esophageal section. A critical evaluation of antroduodenal manometry is featured in the midgut section. The reviews in the colon section cover diagnostic techniques for defecation dynamics, biofeedback therapy for defecation disorders, the role of surgery in anorectal motility disorders and the role of colonic motility in guiding therapy in patients with constipation. The issue concludes with a review of the current and future status of prokinetic compounds.
Table of Contents
- What's new in diagnosis and treatment?, S. Birgisson and J.E. Richter
- recent developments in the manometric assessment of upper oesophageal sphincter function and dysfunction, J.A. Castell and D.O. Catell
- contributing role of motility abnormalities in the pathogenesis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, H.P. Parkman and R.S. Fisher
- antroduodenal manometry - an evaluation of an emerging methodology, K.G. Byrne and E.M.M. Quigley
- current techniques of assessing defecation dynamics, S.S.C. Rao and W.M. Sun
- biofeedback therapy for defecation disorders, S.S.C. Rao et al
- current advances and controversies in the surgical therapy for anorectal motility disorders, D.C.N.K. Nyam and J.H. Pemberton
- role of colonic motility in guiding therapy in patients with constipation, W.J. Snape, Jr.
- pharmacological stimulation of gastrointestinal motility - where we are and where are we going?, C. Scarpignato.
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