Note: previous nomenclature of “functional gastrointestinal disorders” appears to have been superseded by “disorders of brain-gut interaction”
Overview
Lancet series on functional gastrointestinal disorders
Lancet infographic and overview of disorders of brain-gut interaction
Functional gastrointestinal disorders: advances in understanding and management (Lancet)
Rome foundation: Rome IV criteria
Special issue of Gastroenterology, May 2016 re Rome IV
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome: Lancet series
Making a Confident Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (a key message: advise the patient at the initial consultation if you think IBS is likely, regardless of the plan for further investigation. Provide information about IBS at the initial consultation).
FODMAPs and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Monash University) FAQs about FODMAPs
Antidepressants for irritable bowel syndrome—A systematic review
Functional dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsia – Lancet series
Pilot Study of a Self‑Administered Hypnosis Intervention for Functional Dyspepsia
Effect of Amitriptyline and Escitalopram on Functional Dyspepsia: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study comment from Nick Talley
Distinguishing between functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis: Does it matter?
Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia: A Blurring Distinction of Pathophysiology and Treatment
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
Gallbladder and Sphincter of Oddi Disorders (Gastroenterology 2016 issue)
Biliary Sphincter Disorders (former Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction) – Guts UK
Update on Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: A Review
Effect of endoscopic sphincterotomy for suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction on pain-related disability following cholecystectomy: the EPISOD randomized clinical trial (Peter Cotton et al, 2014)
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction: end of an era or still alive? (AGA perspectives, 2014)
ERCP, biliary crystal analysis, and sphincter of Oddi manometry in idiopathic recurrent pancreatitis (2002)
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Oesophageal disorders
Esophageal disorders (including functional heartburn, functional chest pain, reflux hypersensitivity, globus, functional dysphagia)
Multidisciplinary care
Other
Prevalence of disordered eating in adults with gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review
Centrally Mediated Disorders of Gastrointestinal Pain
Centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome, formerly known as functional abdominal pain syndrome, can be distinguished from other functional gastrointestinal disorders by its strong central component and relative independence from motility disturbances. Centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome is a result of central sensitization with disinhibition of pain signals rather than increased peripheral afferent excitability. A newly described condition, narcotic bowel syndrome/opioid-induced gastrointestinal hyperalgesia, is characterized by the paradoxical development of, or increases in, abdominal pain associated with continuous or increasing dosages of opioids. Patients only have relief when opioids are withdrawn. We define both conditions in the context of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment, emphasizing the importance of a physician-patient relationship in all aspects of care.
Chronic Abdominal Wall Pain: A Common Yet Overlooked Etiology of Chronic Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Wall Pain: A Common Clinical Problem
Achalasia After Nissen Fundoplication
High-Pressure Tactics: Jackhammer Esophagus—Diagnosing Is Easier than Treating
Empiric Esophageal Dilatation for Nonobstructive Dysphagia
Resources
IBS.mindovergut.com – a comprehensive website designed by Associate Professor Simon Knowles (psychologist at RMIT)
extensive links to other resources on this website
Nerva smartphone app “Fix the miscommunication between your gut and brain”. Designed by Dr Simone Peters (Monash University)
Low FODMAP diet resources including the Monash University Low FODMAP diet app
Monash Uni low FODMAP diet booklet and patient information sheets
“The Sensitive Gut”, patient resources from Harvard Medical School