Browse the latest research summaries in the field of gastroenterology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord, 2020 • April 1, 2020
Between 50 and 80% of the participants studied reported improvements in bowel function and/or management post-EAW training. EAW training appeared to mitigate SCI-related bowel dysfunction and the pote...
KEY FINDING: At least 5/10 participants reported improvements with frequency of bowel evacuations, less time spent on bowel management per bowel day, fewer bowel accidents per month, reduced laxative and/or stool softener use, and improved overall satisfaction with their bowel program post-EAW training.
PLOS ONE, 2020 • January 15, 2020
This study demonstrates that a unilateral cervical spinal contusion in rats induces a transient change in the microbiota composition. This SCI-induced gut dysbiosis is involved in the development of ...
KEY FINDING: Spinal cord injury in rats induces dysbiosis and anxiety-like behavior.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
Spinal cord injury is associated with comorbidities that can limit functional independence, mobility and socialization, including neurogenic bowel and bladder. In March 2017, the Craig H. Neilsen Foun...
KEY FINDING: Holmes et al. identify and distinguish outcome metrics as fundamental, recommended, supplemental, exploratory, or not recommended in preclinical SCI research.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This article provides readers with recommendations for clinical and diagnostic tools and measures including SRMs and datasets currently available for use. We describe measurement properties, suggested...
KEY FINDING: The study identified 15 clinical assessment modalities for neurogenic bladder and 12 for neurogenic bowel in SCI/D.
Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, 2020 • February 7, 2020
This prospective, single-arm study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 10-kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in patients with intractable CAP over a 12-month follow-up period. After 12 ...
KEY FINDING: After 12 months of treatment with 10-kHz SCS, 78.3% of subjects were responders (pain relief of ‡50%).
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2020 • May 28, 2020
This review provides dietary advice for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD), considering associated health conditions and the impact of lifestyle. It sugge...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with SCI have lower fiber intake and greater energy intake relative to energy needs compared to guidelines for the general population.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • June 26, 2020
This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of the 'Imola-Montecatone' subtotal colectomy technique in improving bowel management for SCI patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction. The proce...
KEY FINDING: The study of 19 individuals undergoing the 'Imola-Montecatone' procedure reported no major complications after one year of follow-up.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 1, 2020
This study aimed to understand the needs and priorities of individuals with SCI regarding bladder and bowel management and their willingness to use neuromodulation interventions. The survey results in...
KEY FINDING: Bladder emptying without catheters was the top priority for restoring bladder function for those surveyed.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2021 • June 1, 2021
This pilot study investigated the effects of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on bowel management (BM) in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that SCS significantly reduce...
KEY FINDING: SCS significantly reduced the time required for BM routines from 118±34 minutes to 18±2 minutes (p<0.05).
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
SCI may significantly impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, causing dysmotility and sphincter dysfunction that may diminish the quality of life (QOL) and opportunities for social integration for ind...
KEY FINDING: People with SCI consistently rank neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) as an important health concern.