Gall bladder motility in 20 control subjects and 16 patients with slow transit constipation (STC)
| Controls | STC | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting gall bladder volume (cm3) | 23.8 (1.5) | 17.2 (1.7) | p<0.01 |
| Modified sham feeding | |||
| Gall bladder emptying at 30 min (cm3) | 4.9 (0.7) | 2.1 (0.7) | p<0.02 |
| Gall bladder emptying at 30 min (%) | 21.7 (3.0) | 11.1 (4.9) | p<0.05 |
| Cholecystokinin | |||
| Gall bladder emptying after 60 min (cm3) | 15.3 (1.4) | 10.7 (1.1) | p<0.05 |
| Gall bladder emptying after 60 min (%) | 67.3 (3.5) | 72.6 (4.4) | NS |
| Residual volume (cm3) | 7.5 (1.0) | 3.5 (0.4) | p<0.01 |
Results are expressed as mean (SEM).