Autonomic neuropathy of the gastrointestinal tract

Czech version

Authors: J. Olšovský
Authors‘ workplace: II. interní klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno, přednosta prof. MUDr. Miroslav Souček, CSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2011; 57(4): 388-390
Category: 12th national Symposium diabetes, "Diabetes and Gastroenterology", Hradec Kralove, 4 to 5 June 2010

Overview

The paper focuses on the issues of diabetic autonomic neuropathy in the gastrointestinal tract. It describes the aethiopathogenesis of diabetic polyneuropathy. More detailed discussion is then provided with respect to gastrointestinal tract. The clinical picture and options available for the diagnosis and treatment when various parts of the gastrointestinal tract are involvement are examined.

Key words:
diabetic autonomic neuropathy – gastrointestinal tract

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