Gastric Emptying Scan: How to prepare - 06/2023

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Gastric Emptying Scan: How to prepare

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Abstract

This handout explains a gastric emptying scan (GES), a nuclear medicine exam that identifies abnormalities related to emptying of the stomach. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how the scan works, how it is done, what the patient may feel during the scan, and how to get the results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

06/2023

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Specific Subject/Keyword

Radiology

Stomach

Languages

English

Record ID

3145