Abstract
Practical experience with Radionuclide Gastric Emptying Assessment of the motor functions (motility) of the stomach is important in the studies of gastric physiology and pathophysiology. Nuclear Medicine imaging is considered the gold standard because it provides a direct, non-invasive quantification of gastric emptying [ [1] , [2] ]. However, it is a time intensive procedure for both the patient and staff. There is also a lack of consensus on the meal to be consumed by the patient. Following review of the facilities and potential meal combinations, it was decided an oatmeal based meal [ 3 ] would be used in our institution for simplicity, low cost, and ease of preparation. This work aims to present the of setting up a new Gastric Emptying service, detailing practical experience based on 3 years of performing this examination.
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