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Change in Management After Radionuclide Gastric Emptying Studies Showing Slow Emptying
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Change in Management After Radionuclide Gastric Emptying Studies Showing Slow Emptying

Japnit Singh and Michael M. Graham
Journal of nuclear medicine technology, Vol.52(1), pp.48-51
03/2024
DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.123.266600
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Abstract

The radionuclide gastric emptying study is the gold standard for the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 510 patients to evaluate how often a diagnosis of slow gastric emptying determined by gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) changes clinical management at our institution. Results: We found evidence of gastroparesis in 100 patients. A change in management was recommended for 62% within 1 mo of the GES. Conclusion: Our results illustrate the importance of performing GES on patients with clinically suspected gastroparesis.

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