Validation of a Single-Time-Point Measurement of Total Abdominal Counts to Simplify Small Bowel and Colon Transit Analyses.

Unlabelled: The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and European Association of Nuclear Medicine procedure guide on gastrointestinal transit currently indicates that the mean of total abdominal counts of 7 time points (0-360 min) is used to define the total abdominal counts for bowel transit studies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the variability of total abdominal counts during the initial 6 h of bowel transit and to determine whether a simplified, single-time-point measurement can be used.

Methods: Thirty consecutive bowel transit studies were retrospectively analyzed.

Domperidone to Treat Symptoms of Gastroparesis: Benefits and Side Effects from a Large Single-Center Cohort.

Background: There is increased awareness about risks and benefits of using domperidone to treat gastroparesis.

Aim: To describe the outcome of treating patients with refractory gastroparesis symptoms with domperidone.

Methods: Domperidone 10 mg QID or TID was prescribed to patients with refractory gastroparesis symptoms; follow-up obtained at 2-3 months assessing symptoms and side effects.