| Generalized intestinal dysmotility in a patient with syringomyelia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11316185 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Syringomyelia is a rare degenerative disorder of the spinal cord that causes progressive neurological dysfunction. Patients with syringomyelia have a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms although there are limited data on the frequency or the severity of these complaints. In this case report we describe a 65-yr-old man with syringomyelia and gastrointestinal dysmotility at multiple levels as documented by esophageal motility study, gastric emptying scan, antroduodenal motility study, and anorectal manometry. The patient's nausea, recurrent vomiting, and fecal incontinence were treated successfully with dietary changes, a promotility agent, and a bowel training regimen. This report highlights the need for more objective studies of gastrointestinal motility in patients with syringomyelia. |
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Authors:
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B E Lacy; E Zayat; M D Crowell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of gastroenterology Volume: 96 ISSN: 0002-9270 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2001 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-23 Completed Date: 2001-06-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421030 Medline TA: Am J Gastroenterol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1282-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Marvin M. Schuster Center for Digestive and Motility Disorders, The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21224, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Gastrointestinal Motility Humans Intestinal Diseases / etiology*, physiopathology Male Syringomyelia / complications* |
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