Education
Causes of Gastroparesis
In a survey of 146 patients with documented gastroparesis, idiopathic and diabetic origin were the two most common etiologies.1
Introduction to the Therapy
How gastric electrical stimulation works, indications and contraindications, and diagnostic and treatment information
Medtronic Enterra Therapy Resource Guide
A comprehensive guide to help diagnose, treat, and monitor patients who are receiving or considering gastric electrical stimulation.
How to get started as a referring, managing, and/or implanting physician
Patient Selection
Assessment criteria, treatment options, diagnostic tools
Patient Questionnaire
Use this form for initial screening of gastroparesis and gastric electrical stimulation.
Patient Care and Education
Downloads
Animation of Gastric Electrical Stimulation
An overview of gastric electrical stimulation and how it works
References
- Soykan I, Sivri B, Sarosiek I, Kiernan B, McCallum RW. Demography, clinical characteristics, psychological and abuse profiles, treatment, and long-term follow-up of patients with gastroparesis. Dig Dis Sci. 1998;43(11): 2398-2404.
Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated. Learn more about HDE.