Neurostimulation of the gastrointestinal tract: review of recent developments.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Neurostimulation 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 methods

A review was completed of the current research on GI neurostimulation methods with an emphasis on their clinical applications.

Results

Upper 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

SUBMITTER: Abell TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4383702 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature