| Theme | The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Clinical Practice Based on the Understanding of Its Basic Mechanisms | |
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| Title | Sensorimotor Testing in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Clinical Role | |
| Publish Date | 2009/11 | |
| Author | Kei Matsueda | Department of Gastroenterology, Kohnodai Hospital, International Medical Center of Japan |
| Author | Hajime Ariga | Department of Gastroenterology, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry |
| [ Summary ] | Visceral hypersensitivity is the most important aspect of the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Barostat testing was developed to study visceral perception in functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID). However, it is essential not only to understand the fundamental mechanisms of Barostat testing but also to master the vital techniques of this modality to obtain reliable data from IBS patients. Therefore, the important aspects of Barostat testing are discussed in detail along with comments on its clinical implications. | |