Gastroptosis: A Cause of Postprandial Abdominal Bloating

Ptosis of the food- and fluid-filled stomach is described as an ‘organic’ explanation for postprandial abdominal bloating in six patients. Demographic data, precipitating foods, radiography and gastric emptying times are presented. Therapy with support hose, a girdle, domperidone and cisapride were...

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Main Author: Stephen N Sullivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1991-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1991/412406