Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Tumor-associated gastroparesis with esophageal carcinoma. Use of intravenous metoclopramide during radionuclide gastric emptying studies to predict clinical response

Journal Article · · Dig. Dis. Sci.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01536387· OSTI ID:5597388
This case report describes a patient with esophageal carcinoma and tumor-associated gastroparesis. The radionuclide gastric emptying study diagnosed very delayed liquid and solid gastric emptying. Metoclopramide was administered intravenously during the study and was able to predict a good response to oral therapy.
Research Organization:
Georgetown Univ. Medical Center, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
5597388
Journal Information:
Dig. Dis. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Dig. Dis. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 34:7; ISSN DDSCD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English