Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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J. Am. Coll. Surg.
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Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is an intervention used in the treatment of medically refractory gastroparesis. There are few large series demonstrating efficacy over a long-term follow-up period. This study reports clinical outcomes for patients from a single institution up to 5 years. ⋯ Gastric electrical stimulation is associated with sustained symptomatic relief, reduced reliance on medications, and reduced hospitalizations in gastroparesis patients selected utilizing our institutional protocol.