NeUroGastroenterology

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This comprehensive work delves into functional visceral disorders, exploring brain-gut and bladder interactions, mechanisms of visceral motor activity, and psychosocial aspects of gastrointestinal issues. It covers specific conditions such as functional esophageal disorders, dyspepsia, and bowel and bladder disorders, along with pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatments for altered brain-gut interactions. The assessment of visceral sensitivity is discussed, including tools like the barostat and various stimulation techniques. The book also examines neurogenic visceral dysfunctions, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, detailing gastrointestinal manifestations in conditions like Parkinson's disease and the impact of autonomic nervous system control on gastrointestinal function. It addresses diagnostic tests for these diseases and management strategies for associated gastrointestinal and urinary issues. Additionally, it highlights gastrointestinal disorders in children with neuromuscular and neurological diseases, focusing on genetic aspects and management of both upper and lower gastrointestinal dysfunctions. Lastly, it discusses functional and metabolic aspects of the orthotopic bladder and urinary diversions, including innovative surgical techniques and follow-up methods for patients with urinary diversions.