OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on gastrointestinal motility and the ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and the expressions of c-kit receptor protein and stem cell factor (SCF) mRNA in diabetic gastropare...
The cross-sectional area (CSA) of the gastric antrum and its motility rhythm reflects the gastrointestinal function of critically ill patients. Monitoring the CSA and motility rhythm is crucial but remains time-consuming and operator dependent. This ...