Clinical Characterization of Pediatric Gastroparesis Using a Four-hour Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy Standard.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Four-hour gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) is the recommended method to identify both adult and childhood gastroparesis (GP). Previous pediatric studies have, however, not used this standard. We sought to determine the characteristics and outcomes of children versus adolescents with GP using the 4-hour GES evaluation.

Methods

We performed a retrospective chart review of pediatric patients diagnosed with GP by 4-hour GES (>10% retention at 4 hours). Demographics, body mass index, GP-related symptoms, comorbidities, etiologies, therapies (eg, medications), healthcare utilization, and response to therapy were captured systematically. Symptoms were compared from the initial versus last gastroenterology visit. Outcomes were categorized as no improvement; improvement

SUBMITTER: Wolfson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8486321 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature