Browse the latest research summaries in the field of gastroenterology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 • March 2, 2021
This study evaluated the impact of exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) on bowel function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to usual activity (UA). The study found some improvements ...
KEY FINDING: EAW reduced the amount of time needed for the bowel program in 24% of the participants.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • January 1, 2021
This cross-sectional study explored the satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) changes in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who have undergone bowel stoma formation. The study found that the m...
KEY FINDING: Most participants with SCI were satisfied with their bowel stomas (96%).
Spinal Cord, 2020 • November 11, 2019
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is one of the most disabling impairments caused by SCI and achieving effective bowel management is a lifelong challenge. People with SCI are at risk of developing infectio...
KEY FINDING: The primary outcome is the difference in the incidence of AAD between the probiotic and placebo groups at the end of antibiotic use, probiotic use, and two weeks thereafter.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • June 17, 2020
This case report highlights the difficulty in diagnosing acute abdominal conditions in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) due to altered sensation and multiple co-morbidities. A 57-year-old tetr...
KEY FINDING: The patient presented with nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, and feeding intolerance, initially leading to a diagnosis of pseudo-gut obstruction due to severe hyponatremia.
PLOS ONE, 2020 • August 4, 2020
This study investigated the fecal microbiome composition in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to healthy controls, revealing significant differences in the structure and quantity of feca...
KEY FINDING: The structure and quantity of fecal microbiota differed significantly between patients with SCI and healthy controls.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This case report and literature review highlights the rare but important consideration of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, particularly in patients...
KEY FINDING: SMA syndrome can present with non-specific symptoms like refractory autonomic dysreflexia and worsening spasticity in SCI patients, which can delay diagnosis.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • May 1, 2016
The study investigated the efficacy of using ultrasonography to measure rectal diameter and area as an additional parameter for evaluating neurogenic bowel in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). T...
KEY FINDING: After defecation, the UMNB group had significantly smaller rectal diameters and areas compared to the LMNB group.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This study examined the relationship between NAFLD and low testosterone in men with chronic SCI, a population with a high prevalence of both conditions and metabolic risk factors. The results showed a...
KEY FINDING: NAFLD was diagnosed in 49.1% of the men with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • May 1, 2016
This study evaluated the effect of colostomy on bowel function and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicate that colostomy is a favourable option for in...
KEY FINDING: Seventy-two percent of participants significantly reduced their time spent on bowel emptying after colostomy.
Neural Regeneration Research, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This study investigated the efficacy of a bowel program on gastrointestinal (GIS) problems and the severity of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. The results show...
KEY FINDING: The study found that 80% of patients experienced at least one gastrointestinal problem before the bowel program, with constipation and incontinence being the most prevalent issues.