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Electrogastrography: a non-invasive measurement of gastric function
P M Lawlor1, J A McCullough, P J Byrne
1GI Function Unit, University Department of Surgery, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|August 9, 2001
Summary
Electrogastrography (EGG), a non-invasive technique, reliably measures gastric electrical activity. It aids in diagnosing motility disorders and assessing treatment effectiveness, though its role post-surgery requires further study.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Technology
- Physiology
Background:
- Electrogastrography (EGG) is a non-invasive method to record gastric electrical activity.
- Advancements in technology have improved EGG's accuracy in measuring gastric myoelectrical activity, including slow wave frequency and regularity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical utility of Electrogastrography (EGG).
Main Methods:
- Literature review to investigate the role of EGG in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- EGG has demonstrated success in diagnosing gastroparesis, non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD), gastric emptying (GE) disorders, and diabetes mellitus (DM).
- EGG provides insights into how medications like edrophonium, cisapride, erythromycin, and proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) affect gastric function.
Conclusions:
- EGG plays an evolving role in assessing gastric dysfunction and the efficacy of medical treatments.
- The impact of surgery and anesthesia on gastric myoelectric activity requires further investigation.