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gastric saline load test

Indications: - evaluation of gastric retention Advantages: - inexpensive, bedside test Disadvantages: - may produce abnormal results in functional states

General

clinical procedure

References

  1. Goldstein H and Boyle JD The saline load test--a bedside evaluation of gastric retention. Gastroenterology. 1965 Oct;49(4):375-80. PMID: 5831782
  2. eMedicine: Gastric Outlet Obstruction Workup: Diagnostic Procedures http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/190621-workup#a0722