Clinical and Basic Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Clinical and Basic Neurogastroenterology and Motility is a state-of-the-art, lucidly written, generously illustrated, landmark publication that comprehensively addresses the underlying mechanisms and management of common adult and pediatric motility disorders. These problems affect 50% of the population and include conditions such as dysphagia, achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gas and bloating, SIBO, constipation and fecal incontinence. The book brings together international experts and clinician scientists, epitomizing their years of wisdom into a concise yet practical text that is delivered in two distinct sections, basic and clinical. It fulfills a large unmet need, and bridges a long-awaited knowledge gap among trainees, clinicians, scientists, nurses and technicians, earnestly engaged in this field.

First of its kind text that covers both basic and clinical aspects, bridging the knowledge gap, and providing a bench to bedside approach for management of common disordersDiscusses the latest concepts and basic principles of neurogastroenterology and motility, and how the gut and brain interact in the genesis of functional gastrointestinal and motility disordersProvides an illustrated and practical text on hot topics written by leading adult and pediatric gastroenterology experts across the globeIncludes an accompanying more detailed web version of the text with free access to future podcasts

Section 1: Foundations of neurogastroenterology and motility 1. Nerves, smooth muscle cells and interstitial cells in the GI tract: molecular and cellular interactions 2. Gut and brain interactions 3. Neuroimaging and biomarkers in functional gastrointestinal disorders 4. Gut microbiota and immunology of the gastrointestinal tract 5. Esophageal anatomy and physiology 6. Gastroduodenal anatomy and physiology 7. Small intestine anatomy and physiology 8. Colon and pelvic floor anatomy and physiology 9. Investigation of the brain and gut axis 10. Neurogastroenterology and motility laboratory: The nuts and bolts

Section 2: Diagnostic tests and clinical approaches to neurogastroentereology and motility disorders Esophagus 11. Deglutition and oropharyngeal dysphagia 12. Functional dysphagia and globus 13. Esophageal body motility disorders 14. Achalasia 15. Gastroesophageal reflux disorders 16. Barrett's, esophageal sensation and reflux 17. Functional heartburn, functional chest pain and reflux hypersensitivity Stomach 18. Gastroparesis and other gastric motility disorders 19. Functional dyspepsia 20. Nausea, belching and rumination disorders 21. Investigation of small bowel motility Small Bowel 22. Investigations of dietary malabsorption and gut microbiota 23. Biliary motility and sphincter of Oddi disorders 24. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and small intestinal fungal overgrowth 25. Investigation of diet, nutrition and gut microbiota 26. FODMAPs and carbohydrate intolerance 27. Food allergy and hypersensitivity Colon and Anorectum 28. Investigation of anorectal motility 29. Investigation of colonic motility 30. Irritable bowel syndrome 31. Chronic constipation 32. Dyssynergic defecation and defecatory disorders 33. Opioid-induced bowel disorders and narcotic bowel syndrome 34. Functional diarrhea 35. Fecal incontinence 36. Anorectal pain 37. Biofeedback therapy Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and motility disorders 38. Neurogastroenterology and motility disorders in pediatric populations 39. Functional gastrointestinal disorders in paediatric populations

Section 3: Biopsychosocial and systemic neurogastroenterology and motility 40. Multicultural factors in the treatment of patients with FGIDs 41. Behavioral and non-pharmacological management of functional gastrointestinal disorders 42. Probiotics, prebiotics including fiber, medicinal foods and motility 43. Systemic disorders that affect gastrointestinal motility