Gastric Electric Stimulation for Refractory Gastroparesis: A Prospective Analysis of 151 Patients at a Single Center.

Jason HeckertAbhinav SankineniWilliam B HughesSean HarbisonHenry P Parkman

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2015)

In this cohort of patients with refractory gastroparesis, GES improved symptoms in 75 % of patients with 43 % being at least moderately improved. Response in diabetics was better than in nondiabetic patients. Nausea, loss of appetite, and early satiety responded the best.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
insulin resistance
patient reported
body weight
glycemic control
chemotherapy induced