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The survey revealed large variation in NHS Trust's policies regarding the times patients were starved prior to gastroscopy. Results of surgical studies demonstrate increased risk of significant pulmonary aspiration with increased fluid-starvation periods, 68% of NHS endoscopy policy would be deemed excessive by surgical practice. There is no routine use of a mucolytic drink to improve mucosal visualisation in the UK practice.
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