Gastric electrical stimulation: an evidence-based analysis
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Record ID 32006001037
English
Authors' objectives:
The aim of this report is to review the effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of gastric electrical stimulation (GES) for the treatment of: 1) severe treatment-resistant gastroparesis (GP); and 2) morbid obesity.
Authors' recommendations:
OHTAC recommends the following with regard to GES:
At this time, the quality of evidence is insufficient to make a recommendation in favour of the use of gastric electrical stimulation (GES) for people with severe, treatment-resistant gastroparesis.
OHTAC does not recommend GES for the treatment of morbid obesity as evidence of its effectiveness does not currently exist.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/rev_ges_081806.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.hqontario.ca/en/mas/mas_ohtas_tech_ges_081806.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Obesity
- Stomach Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Advisory Secretariat
Contact Address:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, 20 Dundas Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 CANADA. Tel: 416-314-1092l; Fax: 416-325-2364;
Contact Name:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Contact Email:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Copyright:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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