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Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract Author:Hans Gregersen Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract is an up-to-date book for researchers on the study of the mechanical properties and the motor system of the gastrointestinal tract. This well-illustrated book provides a comprehensive overview to relevant tissue geometry, morphology and biomechanical theory. Separate chapters cover smooth muscle and ner... more »ve function including the application to animal and human studies of motility, symptoms and pain, determination of the true resting state, history-dependent properties, and tissue remodelling in disease. Several methods and diagnostic applications such as determination of in vivo length-tension diagrams and multimodal pain testing are completely new but will undoubtedly be used by many in the future. New non-invasive imaging techniques based on ultrasound, MR- and CT-scanning in combination with balloon distension are emerging as the techniques for future in vivo studies. New methods include development in biomechanical theory - particularly, for layered models and balloon distension studies - , basic research - zero-stress state & residual strain studies, determination of the shear modulus and smooth muscle tone - and diagnostics - ultrasound-based techniques, impedance planimetry, tensiometer technology. Of interest to bioengineers, electrical engineers, biophysicists and biologists.« less