Normative data for gastric volumes measured in 73 healthy volunteers
| Volume (ml) | All (n=73) | Males (n=25) | Females (n=48) | p Value (males v females) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting | 213 (6) | 215 (11) | 211 (7) | 0.5 |
| Postprandial | 698 (12) | 744 (20) | 675 (14) | 0.004 |
| Postprandial minus fasting | 483 (12) | 521 (20) | 464 (14) | 0.01 |
| Postprandial/fasting volume ratio | 3.4 (0.1) | 3.6 (0.2) | 3.4 (0.1) | 0.3 |