Comparison of Gastric Emptying Time after the Ingestion of Whisky with Isocalorically Adjusted Glucose Solution

Figure 1

(a) Sagittal sonogram of the empty gastric antrum. The antrum is located between the left lobe of the liver and the pancreas at the level of the aorta or inferior vena cava. (b) Sagittal sonogram of the gastric antrum 10 minutes after the ingestion of 150 ml of diluted whisky (30 ml of whisky + 120 ml of water). The antrum appeared distended with a hypoechoic fluid content. (c) Sagittal sonogram of the gastric antrum 10 minutes after the ingestion of 150 ml of 12.5% glucose solution. The antrum appeared distended with hypoechoic fluid. Arrow, antrum; L, liver; P, pancreas; Ao, aorta.

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