Gastroparesis: Concepts, Controversies, and Challenges

Box 2

Current Approach

Gastric emptying is typically measured with scintigraphy with many institutions

using shorter than recommended testing times.

Emerging Trends

Based on an emerging consensus, testing should be focused on gastric emptying

of solids and extended to four hours.

Future Perspective

Newer imaging techniques and a recently introduced wireless capsule combine

assessment of emptying with information about gastric contractions and/or

volume and may thus provide additional mechanistic insight.