Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Their Clinical Implications in Cirrhosis
Joint Authors
Theocharidou, Eleni
Dhar, Ameet
Patch, David
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastrointestinal motility is impaired in a substantial proportion of patients with cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis-related autonomic neuropathy, increased nitric oxide production, and gut hormonal changes have been implicated.
Oesophageal dysmotility has been associated with increased frequency of abnormal gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Impaired gastric emptying and accommodation may result in early satiety and may have an impact on the nutritional status of these patients.
Small intestinal dysmotility might be implicated in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and increased bacterial translocation.
The latter has been implicated in the pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Enhanced colonic motility is usually associated with the use of lactulose.
Pharmacological interventions aiming to alter gastrointestinal motility in cirrhosis could potentially have a beneficial effect reducing the risk of hepatic decompensation and improving prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Theocharidou, Eleni& Dhar, Ameet& Patch, David. 2017. Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Their Clinical Implications in Cirrhosis. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156650
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Theocharidou, Eleni…[et al.]. Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Their Clinical Implications in Cirrhosis. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156650
American Medical Association (AMA)
Theocharidou, Eleni& Dhar, Ameet& Patch, David. Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Their Clinical Implications in Cirrhosis. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156650
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156650