Overview

Gastrointestinal sensory-motor dysfunction may cause acute, subacute, or chronic and variable digestive symptoms, and it may be overlooked as a factor across the cancer spectrum. The process may be regional or generalized, involving the entire gastrointestinal tract and it may be primary (a result of tumor-induced infiltrative denervation), or secondary to prior oncologic, surgical or radiation therapy. Sensory-motor dysfunction may precede, occur concurrently, or follow cancer, and it may be a manifestation of limited, metastatic, or even cured cancer. Clinical consideration and use of modern technology may help with diagnosis and therapy, thus improving quality of life in such patients. This book compiles and presents the most clinically important issues in Onco-Neurogastroenterology to help anyone taking care of patients with cancer-related gastrointestinal problems.

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Author:   George Triadafilopoulos ,  David M. Richards ,  Lavanya Viswanathan ,  Mehnaz A. Shafi
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:  

9783031988479

ISBN 10:   3031988477
Pages:   321
Publication Date:   27 September 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to cancer and gastrointestinal motility and sensation.- Symptom etiology.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Mouth, tongue, pharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, and upper esophageal sphincter.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Esophagus.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Stomach.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Biliary-Pancreas.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Small intestine.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Colo.- Tests for gastrointestinal sensory-motor assessment: Ancillary tests.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Oropharynx, hypopharynx, and upper esophageal sphincter.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Esophagus.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Stomach.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Biliary-Pancreas.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Small intestine.- Regional disorders of sensory-motor dysfunction: Colon and anorectum.- Multi-regional disorders.- Pharmacotherapy of gastrointestinal sensory-motor disorders.- Common therapies in Onco-neurogastroenterology.- Minimally invasive therapies for gastrointestinal sensory-motor disorders.- Emergencies in Onco-neurogastroenterology.- Nutritional issues.- Care coordination in Onco-neurogastroenterology.- Illustrative cases in Onco-neurogastronterology.

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George Triadafilopoulos, MD UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Section of Onco-Neurogastroenterology Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Houston, TX   David M. Richards, MD UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Section of Onco-Neurogastroenterology Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Houston, TX   Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, MS UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Section of Onco-Neurogastroenterology Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Houston, TX

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