Diabetic gastroparesis: A review

Diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) was first described by Rundles in 1945 as part of a generalized autonomic neuropathy.’ Kassander in 1954 coined the phrase “gastroparesis diabeticorum” to describe the syndrome.* Since these original descriptions much has been learned, but fundamental questions concerning the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the DGP syndrome remain unanswered.