Gastroparesis: Evaluation and Management - Bennett E. Roth, MD - UCLA Digestive Disease

Explore the intricacies of gastroparesis in this comprehensive lecture from the UCLA Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium. Delve into the symptoms, physiology, and causes of this digestive disorder, including its relationship to neurologic conditions and diabetic complications. Examine diagnostic techniques such as nuclear studies, smart pill technology, and duodenal manometry. Discover various management approaches, from dietary modifications and prokinetic medications to innovative treatments like the Intera device and surgical interventions. Gain valuable insights into the evaluation and management of gastroparesis, enhancing your understanding of this challenging gastrointestinal condition.

Introduction
Symptoms
Physiology
Enteric Nervous System
Causes
Neurologic disorders
Abnormal Function
He pyloric Dysfunction
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Issues and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Nuclear study
Smart pill
Duodenal manometry
Dietary factors
Prokinetic medications
Intera device
Surgical implantation
Stomach wall perforation
Surgery