Ultrasound detection of gastric antrum motility--evaluating a simple semiquantitative method

This study was carried out to evaluate a simplified sonographic technique for the sonographic analysis of antral motility. For this purpose the percentage of visually complete contractions (estimated reduction of the antral area > 50%)/2 minutes was compared to the mean amplitude (%) and the mean...

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Published inUltraschall in der Medizin Vol. 16; no. 3; p. 124
Main Authors Wedmann, B, Adamek, R J, Wegener, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.06.1995
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Diabetes Mellitus - diagnostic imaging
Female
Gastric Emptying - physiology
Gastroparesis - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pyloric Antrum - diagnostic imaging
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Ultrasonography
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Summary:This study was carried out to evaluate a simplified sonographic technique for the sonographic analysis of antral motility. For this purpose the percentage of visually complete contractions (estimated reduction of the antral area > 50%)/2 minutes was compared to the mean amplitude (%) and the mean velocity (%/s) of the contractions. The percentage of complete contractions was closely correlated to both the mean amplitude (r = 0.97, p < 0.0001) and the velocity (r = 0.92, p < 0.0001) of the antral contractions. Since the simplified technique is regardless to a postprocessing unit, which is not available in many sonolayers, it could be recommended as a valid routine screening method for the detection of antral motility disorders.
ISSN:0172-4614
1438-8782