a primary eating or swallowing disorder, chemical dependency, or who are pregnant are not considered candidates for GES implantation. In view of the minimal effects on gastric emptying ...

Current treatment of gastroparesis involves ... whereas prokinetic agents attempt to restore coordinated gastric and small bowel motility. Antiemetics should be used liberally and prophylactically ...

The selective, chloride channel 2 activator, lubiprostone, facilitates intestinal-fluid secretion and stimulates gastrointestinal motility ... newest addition to the treatment armamentarium ...