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Manometric evaluation of functional upper gut symptoms.

J R Malagelada, V Stanghellini

    Gastroenterology
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Gastrointestinal manometry revealed motor disturbances in most patients with functional gut symptoms. These abnormalities, often in the stomach or intestine, were not predicted by symptoms alone but were more common in patients with other diseases.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Functional gastrointestinal symptoms are common and often present without identifiable structural abnormalities.
    • Understanding the underlying pathophysiology of these symptoms is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate gastrointestinal pressure activity using manometry in patients with functional gastrointestinal symptoms.
    • To identify manometric abnormalities and their correlation with symptoms and comorbidities.

    Main Methods:

    • Gastrointestinal manometry was performed on 104 patients with functional symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or upper abdominal pain.
    • Analysis focused on pressure activity in the stomach and upper intestine following a solid meal.

    Main Results:

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    • Manometric abnormalities were detected in 75 patients, with 43 showing gastric and 32 showing both gastric and intestinal abnormalities.
    • Decreased gastric antral pressure activity and unpropagated intestinal contractions were common findings.
    • Symptoms did not reliably predict manometric abnormalities; however, comorbidities like diabetes increased abnormality likelihood.

    Conclusions:

    • Gastrointestinal manometry is a valuable tool for identifying gut motor disturbances in patients with severe functional symptoms.
    • A significant proportion of patients with functional gastrointestinal symptoms exhibit underlying manometric abnormalities.