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When would you consider prolonged NPO prior to EGD, TEE, etc. in a patient with a history of severe gastroparesis?

Are there any other strategies you would suggest to mitigate peri-procedural aspiration risk?
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How long should a patient with a history of severe gastroparesis be NPO prior to upper endoscopy?

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Gastroenterology · Nussbaum Robert A Office
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