Key result
Gastric electrical stimulation (ON) significantly increased fecal elastase compared to device OFF (508.0 vs 378.6, P<0.05), suggesting improved exocrine pancreatic function in gastroparesis.
Why the study?
Does gastric electrical stimulation improve pancreatic exocrine function in patients with gastroparesis?
Does gastric electrical stimulation improve pancreatic exocrine function in patients with gastroparesis?
Absolute Event Rate: 508% vs 378.6%
p-value: p=<0.05
Gastric electrical stimulation improves exocrine pancreatic release and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with gastroparesis.
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Should not yet change gastroparesis practice; hypothesis-generating for exocrine benefits and needs randomized confirmation.
Luo et al. (2004) studied Gastroparesis. Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) vs. GES OFF and control groups was evaluated on Fecal elastase values (p=<0.05). Gastric electrical stimulation (ON) significantly increased fecal elastase compared to device OFF (508.0 vs 378.6, P<0.05), suggesting improved exocrine pancreatic function in gastroparesis.
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