Electrical Stimulation and Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function Following Surgery: A Systematic Review.

James A PenfoldCameron I WellsPeng DuIan P BissettGregory O'Grady

Published in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2018)

Electrical stimulation appears to be a promising methodology to aid postoperative GI recovery, but greater attention to mechanisms of action and clinical trial quality is necessary for progress. Future research should also aim to apply validated and standardized gut recovery outcomes and consistent neuromodulation methodologies.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
spinal cord injury
minimally invasive
patients undergoing
working memory
current status
coronary artery disease
type diabetes
atrial fibrillation
phase ii
surgical site infection
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle