Processing

 

-  Interpret the images on the computer screen or in the printouts.

-  Get time activity curve over stomach and calculate T1/2 emptying. Compare to Normal Values.

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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