Reproducibility of gastric emptying and meal related symptom scores in 20 patients with functional dyspepsia
| 1st emptying test | 2nd emptying test | CV (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half emptying times (t1/2) and symptom severity scores for repeated testing are shown, as well as the coefficient of variability (CV %) between the results of both tests. | |||
| Solid t1/2 (min) | 86 (7) | 90 (7) | 73 |
| Liquid t1/2 (min) | 67 (5) | 69 (5) | 67 |
| Cumulative symptom score | 113 (16) | 116 (19) | 48 |
| Fullness | 28 (5) | 27 (5) | 59 |
| Bloating | 25 (5) | 25 (5) | 30 |
| Belching | 21 (3) | 20 (4) | 49 |
| Nausea | 17 (4) | 18 (4) | 41 |
| Epigastric pain | 15 (4) | 18 (5) | 14 |
| Epigastric burning | 7 (3) | 8 (4) | 40 |