Patient Preparation

 

-  Patient should fast for at least 4 h.

-  Withdraw gastrointestinal medications if requested by attending physician.

 

References:

1  Urbain JLC. Esophageal Transit and Reflux and Gastric Emptying, in Henkin RE et al. Nuclear Medicine. Mosby St Louis 1996, p 948-965.

2  Kevin J. Donohoe et al. Gastric Emptying and Motility. Society of Nuclear Medicine Procedure Guideline Manual 1.0. 2001-2002; Pages: 37-40.

 

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