These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Migrating myoelectric complex and jejunal slow-wave propagation after Roux gastrectomy in dogs.
    Author: Woodward A, Sillin LF, Bortoff A.
    Journal: Dig Dis Sci; 1993 Jun; 38(6):1073-8. PubMed ID: 8508702.
    Abstract:
    Roux-en-Y gastrectomy is associated with a high incidence of symptoms of gastric stasis. Retrograde propagation of jejunal electrical slow waves and spike bursts has been implicated in the Roux Y stasis syndrome. Since the fasted state may persist after feeding, this study examined the extent of retrograde slow-wave propagation in the fasted state, particularly during aboral migration of phase III. Six dogs underwent Roux gastrectomy and placement of bipolar electrodes along the Roux limb. Four normal dogs with electrodes acted as controls. Thirty-five migrating myoelectric complexes were recorded in Roux dogs and 13 in controls. In Roux dogs, the incidences of retrograde propagation of slow waves during the migrating myoelectric complex were phase I 56 +/- 13%, phase II 60 +/- 12% and phase III 58 +/- 14% (not significant). For controls, the incidences were 0%, 0%, and 1%, respectively (P < 0.006 versus Roux dogs). In the Roux limb, retrograde propagation of slow waves, and hence spike bursts, occurs even during aboral migration of phase III. This abnormality may contribute to the Roux Y stasis syndrome.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]