Normal physiology of small intestinal motility. Surg Clin North Am 1993 Dec;73(6):1173-92
Date
12/01/1993Pubmed ID
8248833DOI
10.1016/s0039-6109(16)46186-4Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027133593 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 54 CitationsAbstract
The small intestine produces a number of different contractions in various spatial and temporal patterns that promote efficient digestion, absorption, and propulsion of ingested material. The small bowel also serves a protective role through the use of special situation contractions that rapidly propel enteric contents into the stomach or colon, from which they may be expelled. Contractile activity of the small intestine is coordinated by an interplay of myogenic, neural, and chemical controls.
Author List
Otterson MF, Sarr MGAuthor
Mary F. Otterson MD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnimalsGastrointestinal Motility
Humans
Intestine, Small
Muscle Contraction
Muscle, Smooth
Myoelectric Complex, Migrating
