Neurostimulation of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Review of Recent Developments

• ObjectiveNeurostimulation is one manifestation of neuromodulation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This manuscript reviews the history of neurostimulation of the GI tract with emphasis on current methods of stimulation. Materials and MethodsA review was completed of the current research on GI neurostimulation methods with an emphasis on their clinical applications. ResultsUpper GI disorders can be modulated with both temporary (placed endoscopically or surgically) or permanent (placed surgically) gastric electrical stimulation (GES) devices. The current GI neurostimulation of stomach (GES) devices have been used in both children and adults, and some patients have been followed in excess of 15 years with good long-term results. Similar GES devices also have been used for a variety of lower GI disorders, including constipation and fecal incontinence, for a number of years. ConclusionsGI neurostimulation, as a type of neuromodulation, has been demonstrated to function at several locations in the GI tract for a variety of disorders. The future of neurostimulation in the GI tract will likely be influenced by a better understanding of pathophysiology as well as the development of new techniques and devices for neuromodulation.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Gastric electrical stimulation

gastroparesis

nausea and vomiting

neuromodulation

GASTRIC-ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION

SACRAL NERVE-STIMULATION

DRUG-REFRACTORY GASTROPARESIS

THERAPY IMPROVES SYMPTOMS

LONG-TERM

OUTCOMES

FECAL INCONTINENCE

MORBID-OBESITY

DIABETIC GASTROPARESIS

ADVERSE EVENTS

WEIGHT-LOSS

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