How is Gastric Emptying Time Measured in Pediatric Patients?
Several techniques are available to measure gastric emptying time, including:
Scintigraphy: This is the gold standard method, involving a radiolabeled meal and imaging to track the rate of gastric emptying. Ultrasound: Non-invasive and safe, but less accurate compared to scintigraphy. Breath Tests: These involve ingesting a meal labeled with a non-radioactive isotope and measuring exhaled gases.
