Neuromodulation of vago-vagal reflex.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders are poorly understood. The lack of clear classification and definition of these disturbances interferes with unsatisfying treatment. The possible explanation has been recently looked up in the changes of brain-gut axis interactions. Simultaneously microelectronics has been made tremendous progress in the cooperation with medical sciences lately. Electronic microcircuits have become widely used in neurosciences because of their many advantages compared to standard investigational devices. Implantable microchips facilitate studies of nervous system allowing carrying on chronic experiments with minimal damage to surrounding organs. Neuromodulation of autonomic nerves gives promise for treatment refractory disturbances of gut motility.
Thor
P J
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Department of Pathophysiology, Jagiellonian University Kraków Poland.
Sobocki
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D000818:Animals; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D013270:Stomach / Q000294:innervation*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology*