Main description:

This third edition brings together the latest in research and clinical practice of the expanding field of pediatric neurogastroenterology. In addition to a comprehensive review of the current state of the art, many chapters have been significant revised and updated, covering the latest discoveries of the delicate and detailed mechanisms of the neuroenteric system as well as relationships of the latter with microbiota and metabolites produced by resident intestinal bacteria. The book also covers rapidly-changing techniques to assess clinical problems, along with international diagnostic criteria and recommendations and guidelines for clinical management. The content is supported by ample figures, photographs and selected video segments.

Remaining the gold standard text in this up-and-coming field, Pediatric Neurogastroenterology 3e is dedicated to reporting the most accurate and recent knowledge available. Written by international experts in the field, the book is a comprehensive and up-to-date theoretical review and practical guide to pediatric gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders to pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists and all professionals involved in the treatment of children with such disorders.

Contents:

I. Physiology and Development of Enteric Neuromuscular System and Gastrointestinal Motility

Introduction to Gut Motility and Sensitivity

Development of the Enteric Neuromuscular System

Development of Gut Motility
Visceral Sensitivity
Chronic Pain in Neurogastroenterology
The Microbiome in Neurogastroenterology
Integration of Biomedical and Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction II. Motility and Sensory Testing
Assessment of Oropharyngeal Function
pH monitoring and Impedance
Esophageal Manometry
Antroduodenal Manometry
Colonic Manometry
Anorectal Manometry
Esophageal Functional Luminal Imaging Probe
Barostat and Other Sensitivity Tests
Radionuclide Gastrointestinal Transit Tests
Electrogastrography, Breath Tests, Ultrasonography, Transit Tests, Wireless Motility Capsule and Cine-MRI
Autonomic Nervous System Testing III. Disorders of Digestive Motility
Pathology of Enteric Neuromuscular Disorders
Allergy and Neurogastroenterology
Disorders of Deglutition in Infants and Children: Etiology and Management
Esophageal Achalasia
Other Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastric Motor Disorders
Pediatric Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Hirschsprung Disease
Motility Problems in Developmental Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder IV. Motility Disorders after Surgery and Developmental Anomalies of the Enteric Neuromuscular System Secondary to Anatomical Malformations
Esophageal Atresia
Anorectal Malformations
Motility Changes after Small Bowel and Colonic Surgery
Gastric function after Fundoplication V. Disorders of the Gut Brain Interactions
Rome Criteria for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)
Infant Regurgitation and Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Esophageal Functional Disorders
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants and Toddlers
Abdominal Pain-Related Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder and Disorders of Brain-Gut Interactions
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Abdominal Migraine and Chronic Nausea
Aerophagia
Rumination Syndrome
Functional Constipation in Children
Fecal incontinence in Children VI. Treatments
Drugs Acting on the Gut: Prokinetics, Antispasmodics, Laxatives
Drugs Acting on the Brain
Electrical Stimulation of the GI Tract
Hypnotherapy in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Disorder of Brain Gut Interaction
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Cellular-Based Therapies for Paediatric GI Motility Disorders
Surgery in Motility Disorders
Gut Dysmotility and Transplantation: Long-Term Outcomes with New Insights into Surgical Integration and Allograft Motility Disorders