Diagnostic Modalities Used in Diagnosing Gastroparesis: A Clinical Review

Gastroparesis is associated with abnormal gastric motility characterized by delayed gastric emptying without any obvious mechanical gastric outlet obstruction or blockage. Gastroparesis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is pertinent to make a timely diagnosis of gastroparesi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ghazanfar, Haider, Allena, Nishant, Javed, Nismat, Ponnachan, Deny, Narasimhadevara, Sanjana, Komadur, Thrupthi, Ghazanfar, Ali, Acherjee, Trishna, Patel, Harish
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2022
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Internal Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9675943/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36415382
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30540
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Sumario:Gastroparesis is associated with abnormal gastric motility characterized by delayed gastric emptying without any obvious mechanical gastric outlet obstruction or blockage. Gastroparesis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is pertinent to make a timely diagnosis of gastroparesis so that prompt treatment can be initiated. The purpose of this clinical review article is to help the internist and the primary care providers to get a better idea of various diagnostic modalities used in diagnosing gastroparesis. We have also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of various diagnostic modalities based on the latest evidence.

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