Korean J Gastroenterol.
2000 Mar;35(3):319-325.
Gastric Emptying Time and Electrogastrographic Studies in Patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abstract
- Delayed gastric emptying time (GET) has been reported in patients with
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, it is not clear whether electrogastrography
(EGG) and GET are associated with dyspeptic symptoms in patients with IBS. Thus,
we studied GET and EGG in patients with IBS.
METHODS
Dyspeptic symptoms was defined as bloating. GET and/or EGG were obtained in both groups.
RESULTS
GET (T1/2) in patients with IBS was significantly delayed compared to that of normal controls (59.0+/-16.9 min vs 45.0+/-12.7, min p<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in GET according to dyspeptic symptoms. Abnormal EGG in patients with dyspeptic symptoms was observed in 4 of 7 (57.1%). In patients without dyspeptic symptoms, it was observed in 3 of 9 (33%). Moreover, abnormal EGG in normal controls was observed in 4 of 15 (26.2%). There was no statistical difference in the rates of abnormal EGG between the patients with and without dyspeptic symptoms, and between the patients and normal controls.
CONCLUSIONS
It is suggested that the mechanism of bloating in patients with IBS may be related to functional abnormality of small bowel or colon.
