GLP1-RAs linked to notably higher rate of retained gastric contents during upper endoscopy
More than 9% of patients on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy had retained gastric contents, although the risk for aspiration remained low, according to study results. Further, same-day colonoscopy was reported to reduce retained gastric contents, supporting the AGA’s recent clinical practice update that recommends implementation of a liquid