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Distinct neurophysiological profiles in irritable bowel syndrome.
American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology - 1 Jun 2011
Arebi Naila, Bullas Dominic C, Dukes George E, Gurmany Salma, Hicks Kirsty J, Kamm Michael A, Hobson Anthony R
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to determine whether cortical evoked potentials (CEPs) can define neurophysiological patterns in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In this prospective study of consecutive patients attending secondary and tertiary centers, patients with Rome II-defined IBS underwent rectal sensory and pain threshold (RST and RPT, respectively) testing with electrical stimulation on three separate...
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