Therapeutic strategies in gastroparesis: Results of stepwise approach with diet and prokinetics, Gastric Rest, and PEG-J: A retrospective analysis.
Denise StrijbosDaniel KeszthelyiFabiënne G M SmeetsJoanna KruimelLennard P L GilissenRogier de RidderJosé M ConchilloAd A M MascleePublished in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2019)
Following a stepwise treatment approach in gastroparesis, adequate symptom response was reached in 86% of all patients. Weight gain was achieved in all patients, independent of symptom response. Diet and prokinetics were effective with regard to symptoms in 58%, temporary gastric rest in 47%, and PEG-J as third step in 37% of patients.