SMJ articles in the category "gastroparesis"

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CME Article: Association between Gastroparesis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A US Population–Based Study

Objectives: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high prevalence of nausea, vomiting, postprandial fullness, and abdominal pain; these are symptoms that are similar to those in gastroparesis (GP). The aim of this study was to assess the association between GP and RA and the determinants of GP. Methods: We…

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National Survey of Physicians' Perception of the Cause, Complications, and Management of Gastroparesis

Objectives: Manifestations of gastroparesis are heterogeneous and clinical complications are poorly defined. Misconceptions of gastroparesis may be common. The objective was to determine physicians’ perception of gastroparesis and identify areas that need further research and education. Methods: A physician survey was prospectively developed and tested. The survey included questions on…

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Review Article

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a symptomatic disorder of the stomach characterized by slow or delayed gastric emptying. Diabetes and idiopathic factors account for over 60% of gastroparesis cases. Symptoms associated with delayed gastric emptying include nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating and early satiety. Delayed gastric emptying due to gastroparesis is managed by dietary…

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Pilot Study on Gastric Electrical Stimulation on Surgery-associated Gastroparesis: Long-term Outcome

Objectives: Patients with postgastric surgery gastroparesis are often unresponsive to conventional medical therapy. Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) with the use of high-frequency and low-energy neural stimulation is an approved technique for patients with idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis. Methods: We hypothesized that GES would improve symptoms, health resource utilization, and gastric…

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