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Distension

MedGen UID:
811407
•Concept ID:
C3714614
•
Finding

Definition

The condition of being stretched beyond normal dimensions. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDistension

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of Chronic Abdominal Distension and Bloating.
Lacy BE, Cangemi D, Vazquez-Roque M
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021 Feb;19(2):219-231.e1. Epub 2020 Apr 1 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2020.03.056. PMID: 32246999
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Clinical Features and Therapeutic Management.
Rao SSC, Bhagatwala J
Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2019 Oct;10(10):e00078. doi: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000078. PMID: 31584459Free PMC Article
Intestinal Obstruction: Evaluation and Management.
Jackson P, Vigiola Cruz M
Am Fam Physician 2018 Sep 15;98(6):362-367. PMID: 30215917

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of continuous vs intermittent enteral nutrition in critically ill adults.
Thong D, Halim Z, Chia J, Chua F, Wong A
JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2022 Aug;46(6):1243-1257. Epub 2022 Feb 13 doi: 10.1002/jpen.2324. PMID: 34965317
The effects of abdominal "I LOV U" massage along with lifestyle training on constipation and distension in the elderly with stroke.
Fekri Z, Aghebati N, Sadeghi T, Farzadfard MT
Complement Ther Med 2021 Mar;57:102665. Epub 2021 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102665. PMID: 33465382
Hypoxia-induced intestinal barrier changes in balloon-assisted enteroscopy.
Lee TC, Huang YC, Lu YZ, Yeh YC, Yu LC
J Physiol 2018 Aug;596(15):3411-3424. Epub 2018 Jan 1 doi: 10.1113/JP275277. PMID: 29178568Free PMC Article
Safety aspects and side-effects of ExEm-gel and foam for uterine cavity distension and tubal patency testing.
Exalto N, Stassen M, Emanuel MH
Reprod Biomed Online 2014 Nov;29(5):534-40. Epub 2014 Aug 12 doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.07.015. PMID: 25219517
The effect of burn rehabilitation massage therapy on hypertrophic scar after burn: a randomized controlled trial.
Cho YS, Jeon JH, Hong A, Yang HT, Yim H, Cho YS, Kim DH, Hur J, Kim JH, Chun W, Lee BC, Seo CH
Burns 2014 Dec;40(8):1513-20. Epub 2014 Mar 12 doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.02.005. PMID: 24630820

Diagnosis

Management of bloating.
Serra J
Neurogastroenterol Motil 2022 Mar;34(3):e14333. Epub 2022 Feb 10 doi: 10.1111/nmo.14333. PMID: 35143108
Management of Chronic Abdominal Distension and Bloating.
Lacy BE, Cangemi D, Vazquez-Roque M
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021 Feb;19(2):219-231.e1. Epub 2020 Apr 1 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2020.03.056. PMID: 32246999
Bloating and Abdominal Distension: Clinical Approach and Management.
Mari A, Abu Backer F, Mahamid M, Amara H, Carter D, Boltin D, Dickman R
Adv Ther 2019 May;36(5):1075-1084. Epub 2019 Mar 16 doi: 10.1007/s12325-019-00924-7. PMID: 30879252Free PMC Article
Bloating and Abdominal Distension: Old Misconceptions and Current Knowledge.
Malagelada JR, Accarino A, Azpiroz F
Am J Gastroenterol 2017 Aug;112(8):1221-1231. Epub 2017 May 16 doi: 10.1038/ajg.2017.129. PMID: 28508867
Treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome with visceral osteopathy: short-term and long-term results of a randomized trial.
Attali TV, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig R
J Dig Dis 2013 Dec;14(12):654-61. doi: 10.1111/1751-2980.12098. PMID: 23981319

Therapy

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Clinical Features and Therapeutic Management.
Rao SSC, Bhagatwala J
Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2019 Oct;10(10):e00078. doi: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000078. PMID: 31584459Free PMC Article
LY3298176, a novel dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: From discovery to clinical proof of concept.
Coskun T, Sloop KW, Loghin C, Alsina-Fernandez J, Urva S, Bokvist KB, Cui X, Briere DA, Cabrera O, Roell WC, Kuchibhotla U, Moyers JS, Benson CT, Gimeno RE, D'Alessio DA, Haupt A
Mol Metab 2018 Dec;18:3-14. Epub 2018 Oct 3 doi: 10.1016/j.molmet.2018.09.009. PMID: 30473097Free PMC Article
Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, Johnston RV, McBain B, Buchbinder R
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Oct 1;(10):CD011324. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011324. PMID: 25271097
Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, Johnston RV, McBain B, Chau M, Buchbinder R
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Aug 26;(8):CD011275. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011275. PMID: 25157702
Fiber and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Eswaran S, Muir J, Chey WD
Am J Gastroenterol 2013 May;108(5):718-27. Epub 2013 Apr 2 doi: 10.1038/ajg.2013.63. PMID: 23545709

Prognosis

Some Psychological, Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Consequences of Earthquakes.
Kušević Z, Krstanović K, Kroflin K
Psychiatr Danub 2021 Spring-Summer;33(Suppl 4):1248-1253. PMID: 35503936
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Consequence of Enteral Feeding Intolerance in the Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill: An Analysis of a Multicenter, Multiyear Database.
Heyland DK, Ortiz A, Stoppe C, Patel JJ, Yeh DD, Dukes G, Chen YJ, Almansa C, Day AG
Crit Care Med 2021 Jan 1;49(1):49-59. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000004712. PMID: 33148950
CHYLOTHORAX IN PARACOCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS.
Fernandes FF, Alves VO, Sánchez TE, Paula WD, Santana AN
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2016 Jul 11;58:57. doi: 10.1590/S1678-9946201658057. PMID: 27410917Free PMC Article
Manufactured volvulus.
Zweifel N, Meuli M, Subotic U, Moehrlen U, Mazzone L, Arlettaz R
Eur J Pediatr Surg 2013 Jun;23(3):234-7. Epub 2012 Nov 21 doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1330843. PMID: 23172568
Giant pancreatic pseudocyst.
Shah SA, Abdullah MT, Kakar AH, Zubair M
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2012 May;22(5):325-7. PMID: 22538041

Clinical prediction guides

The effects of abdominal "I LOV U" massage along with lifestyle training on constipation and distension in the elderly with stroke.
Fekri Z, Aghebati N, Sadeghi T, Farzadfard MT
Complement Ther Med 2021 Mar;57:102665. Epub 2021 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102665. PMID: 33465382
Lactose Intolerance in Adults: Biological Mechanism and Dietary Management.
Deng Y, Misselwitz B, Dai N, Fox M
Nutrients 2015 Sep 18;7(9):8020-35. doi: 10.3390/nu7095380. PMID: 26393648Free PMC Article
Effectiveness of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome: Updated systematic review with meta-analysis.
Didari T, Mozaffari S, Nikfar S, Abdollahi M
World J Gastroenterol 2015 Mar 14;21(10):3072-84. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.3072. PMID: 25780308Free PMC Article
The effect of burn rehabilitation massage therapy on hypertrophic scar after burn: a randomized controlled trial.
Cho YS, Jeon JH, Hong A, Yang HT, Yim H, Cho YS, Kim DH, Hur J, Kim JH, Chun W, Lee BC, Seo CH
Burns 2014 Dec;40(8):1513-20. Epub 2014 Mar 12 doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.02.005. PMID: 24630820
Treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome with visceral osteopathy: short-term and long-term results of a randomized trial.
Attali TV, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig R
J Dig Dis 2013 Dec;14(12):654-61. doi: 10.1111/1751-2980.12098. PMID: 23981319

Recent systematic reviews

Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Black CJ, Staudacher HM, Ford AC
Gut 2022 Jun;71(6):1117-1126. Epub 2021 Aug 10 doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325214. PMID: 34376515
Clinical presentation of childhood leukaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clarke RT, Van den Bruel A, Bankhead C, Mitchell CD, Phillips B, Thompson MJ
Arch Dis Child 2016 Oct;101(10):894-901. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311251. PMID: 27647842
The efficacy and safety of prokinetic agents in critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Lewis K, Alqahtani Z, Mcintyre L, Almenawer S, Alshamsi F, Rhodes A, Evans L, Angus DC, Alhazzani W
Crit Care 2016 Aug 15;20(1):259. doi: 10.1186/s13054-016-1441-z. PMID: 27527069Free PMC Article
Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, Johnston RV, McBain B, Chau M, Buchbinder R
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Aug 26;(8):CD011275. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011275. PMID: 25157702
Management of frozen shoulder: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Maund E, Craig D, Suekarran S, Neilson A, Wright K, Brealey S, Dennis L, Goodchild L, Hanchard N, Rangan A, Richardson G, Robertson J, McDaid C
Health Technol Assess 2012;16(11):1-264. doi: 10.3310/hta16110. PMID: 22405512Free PMC Article

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