Retained Gastric Contents After Adequate Fasting Associated with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use: A Report of 3 Cases.

Sarah L KittnerAshley L TalbottSusan R VishneskiJulio NarbaizaJohn S Shields

Published in: JBJS case connector (2023)

There is growing concern for increased perioperative aspiration risk related to delayed gastric emptying associated with GLP-1 RA and a paucity of literature to guide perioperative management. This may cause case cancellation over safety concerns for elective procedures. The presented cases illustrate the association of GLP-1 RA drugs and delayed gastric emptying causing case postponement.

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