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The purpose of this guideline is to assist nuclear med-icine practitioners in recommending, performing, interpret-ing, and reporting the results of gastric-emptying and motility studies in adults. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS Radionuclide studies of gastric emptying and motility are the most comprehensive and physiologic studies of gastric motor function available. The studies are noninvasive, use a physiologic meal (solids with or without liquids), and are quantitative. Serial testing can determine the effectiveness of therapy. The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) and the American Neurogastroenterological and Motility Soci-ety have recently agreed on a standard meal and a standard imaging protocol for measurement of gastric emptying. The recommended meal is intended to simplify and standardize
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