RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Change in Management After Radionuclide Gastric Emptying Studies Showing Slow Emptying
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP jnmt.123.266600
DO 10.2967/jnmt.123.266600
A1 Singh, Japnit
A1 Graham, Michael M.
YR 2024
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/early/2024/01/09/jnmt.123.266600.abstract
AB 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.