Established and emerging methods for assessment of small and large intestinal motility

D Grønlund, J L Poulsen, T H Sandberg, A E Olesen, A Madzak, K Krogh, J B Frøkjaer, A M Drewes

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in the general population and may originate from disturbances in gut motility. However, fundamental mechanistic understanding of motility remains inadequate, especially of the less accessible regions of the small bowel and colon. Hence, refinement and validation of objective methods to evaluate motility of the whole gut is important. Such techniques may be applied in clinical settings as diagnostic tools, in research to elucidate underlying mechanisms of diseases, and to evaluate how the gut responds to various drugs. A wide array of such methods exists; however, a limited number are used universally due to drawbacks like radiation exposure, lack of standardization, and difficulties interpreting data. In recent years, several new methods such as the 3D-Transit system and magnetic resonance imaging assessments on small bowel and colonic motility have emerged, with the advantages that they are less invasive, use no radiation, and provide much more detailed information.

PURPOSE: This review outlines well-established and emerging methods to evaluate small bowel and colonic motility in clinical settings and in research. The latter include the 3D-Transit system, magnetic resonance imaging assessments, and high-resolution manometry. Procedures, indications, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of each method are summarized.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummere13008
TidsskriftNeurogastroenterology and Motility
Vol/bind29
Udgave nummer7
Antal sider9
ISSN1350-1925
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2017

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