Demographic characteristics and barostat findings in patients with idiopathic gastroparesis with delayed gastric emptying 1–1.5 times the upper limit and >1.5 times the upper limit of normal emptying rate
| 1–1.5 times upper limit | >1.5 times upper limit | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| f, female; m, male; MDP, minimal distending pressure. | |||
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| Age (years) | 43 (2) | 39 (3) | NS |
| Sex (m:f) | 14:21 | 5:18 | NS |
| Weight (kg) | 62 (2) | 61 (3) | NS |
| Height (cm) | 167 (1) | 165 (2) | NS |
| MDP (mm Hg) | 7 (0.5) | 6 (0.5) | NS |
| Perception pressure (mm Hg above MDP) | 4 (0.5) | 3.5 (0.6) | NS |
| Discomfort pressure (mm Hg above MDP) | 10 (0.5) | 9 (1) | NS |
| Compliance (ml/mm Hg) | 65 (10) | 61 (4) | NS |
| Perception volume (ml) | 327 (55) | 229 (39) | NS |
| Discomfort volume (ml) | 639 (38) | 501 (43) | 0.02 |
| Preprandial balloon volume (ml) | 221 (24) | 162 (26) | NS |
| Postprandial balloon volume (ml) | 377 (34) | 232 (36) | 0.007 |
| Meal-induced relaxation (ml) | 155 (26) | 70 (30) | 0.04 |