Contents

#### **Preface XI**


Craig I. Coleman, Brendan L. Limone, Jeff R. Schein, Winnie W. Nelson, Joyce C. LaMori, Jeffrey Kluger and C. Michael White

#### Chapter 9 **Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Women with Pelvic Endometriosis 169** Yves Muscat Baron

Chapter 10 **Dyspepsia and Opioid–Induced Bowel Dysfunction: The Role of Opioid Receptor Antagonists 183** Wojciech Leppert

Preface

specifically examined.

tional dyspepsia.

Dyspepsia suggests impaired digestion but when chronic, implies recurrent upper abdomi‐ nal pain or fullness that may follow a meal. Functional dyspepsia lacks evidence of a struc‐ tural basis, yet is a common disorder that often profoundly impacts the patient's quality of life. Many clinicians have a relatively poor understanding of factors that play a role in this disorder. Differentiation between organic disease and functional dyspepsia is often difficult. Further confounding this is their occasional co-existence. Management of patients with func‐ tional dyspepsia can be frustrating, particularly as symptoms are frequently refractory.

This textbook is specifically written for clinicians involved in managing patients with dys‐ pepsia. It is a practical guide with up-to-date suggestions on evaluation, diagnosis, and management from experts from around the world. Each chapter is a succinct review of cur‐ rent topics that play a role in the pathogenesis and management of this disorder. Special populations such as pediatrics, those with cardiovascular disease and women's health are

*Dyspepsia: Advances in Understanding and Management* is essential reading for those who wish

We dedicate this book to our significant others, our families and those suffering from func‐

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Calgary

Consultant Gastroenterologist and clinical assistant professor

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

**Eldon Shaffer**

**Michael Curley**

Canada

Canada

Professor of Medicine

University of Calgary

to advance their understanding of this complex and often challenging disorder.
