Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Increase Solid Gastric Residue Rates on Upper Endoscopy Especially in Patients with Complicated Diabetes: A Case-Control Study

Kevin Garza, Eli Aminpour, Janaki Shah, Bhavi Mehta, Dayna Early, C. Prakash Gyawali, Vladimir Kushnir

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION:Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) prescribed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can delay gastric emptying, but risk factors and impact on procedure outcomes remain unclear.METHODS:We compared frequency of gastric residue on upper endoscopy in patients on a GLP-1RA and propensity score-matched controls in this retrospective case-control study of consecutive patients undergoing endoscopic procedures over a 3.5-year period. GLP-1RAs were not held before endoscopy. The gastric residue presence was assessed by reviewing endoscopy reports and images. Predictors and consequences of gastric residue with GLP-1RA were determined.RESULTS:In 306 GLP-1RA users compared with matched controls, rates of gastric residue were significantly higher with GLP-1RA use (14% vs 4%, P < 0.01), especially in patients with T2DM (14% vs 4%, P < 0.01), with insulin dependence (17% vs 5%, P < 0.01) and T2DM complications (15% vs 2%, P < 0.01). Lower gastric residue rates were noted after prolonged fasting and clear liquids for concurrent colonoscopy (2% vs 11%, P < 0.01) and in patients with afternoon procedures (4% vs 11%, P < 0.01). While 22% with gastric residue required intubation and 25% had early procedure termination, no procedural complications or aspiration were recorded.DISCUSSION:GLP-1RA use is associated with increased gastric residue on upper endoscopy, particularly in patients with T2DM, surpassing the impact of opiates alone. Risk is highest in the presence of T2DM complications while prolonged fasting and a clear-liquid diet are protective. This increased risk of gastric residue does not appear to translate to an increased risk of procedural complications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1081-1088
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume119
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2024

Keywords

  • diabetes mellitus
  • endoscopy
  • gastric residue
  • obesity

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