Ultrasound Evaluation of Gastric Emptying in Diabetic Patients

A Cohort Study of Ultrasound Evaluation of Gastric Emptying in Diabetic Patients: a Comparison With Healthy Controls

This is a prospective cohort study. The main objective is to compare the frequency of a "full stomach" in the diabetic population compared to healthy controls 2 h after clear liquid and 6h after a light meal, and evaluate the mean gastric emptying time of clear liquid and light meal in diabetic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic and non-diabetic Patients scheduled for elective surgery aged 18 to 85years American Society of Anesthesia physical status classification I to III Body mass index < 40 kg/ cm2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy (currently or within the past 3 months) Previous surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract Achalasia