Altered Resting Brain Functions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The neural activity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients in the resting state without any intervention has not been systematically studied. The purpose of this study was to compare the resting-state brain functions of IBS patients with healthy controls (HCs).

Methods

The published neuroimage studies were obtained from electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core, CNKI Database, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and CBMdisc. Search dates were from inception to March 14th, 2022. The studies were identified by the preidentified inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers compiled the studies and evaluated them for quality and bias.

Results

Altogether 22 fMRI studies were included in this review. The risk of b

SUBMITTER: Yu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9105452 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature