Accelerated gastric emptying is associated with improved aspiration efficiency in obesity.

Eric J VargasAndrew C StormFateh BazerbachiBarham K Abu Dayyeh

Published in: BMJ open gastroenterology (2019)

Patients undergoing AT may benefit from a GE test to optimise their AE. Paradoxically faster GE times saw better aspiration. Prospective studies are revealing a personalised approach to obesity.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
patients undergoing
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
ultrasound guided
weight gain
body mass index
skeletal muscle
physical activity
case control