Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia: A Narrative Review.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 36191283.
- Also identified by DOI 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002044 and PMC identifier 9810002.
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Abstract
Chronic bloating and abdominal distension are common and highly bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms. Although the differential diagnoses for bloating and distension are broad, these symptoms are frequently associated with disorders of the gut-brain interaction. Functional abdominal bloating may be a result of visceral hypersensitivity, whereas abdominal distension seems to be a somatic behavioral response associated with abdominophrenic dyssynergia, featuring diaphragmatic contraction and abdominal wall relaxation. We review the available literature regarding abdominophrenic dyssynergia and comment on its epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and avenues to address in the near future.
Medical subject headings
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Abdominal Wall