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Case report

Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound in a Pediatric Patient After Bowel Preparation: A Case Report

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Pages 245-248 | Published online: 02 Jul 2020

Figures & data

Figure 1 Preoperative point-of-care gastric ultrasound in the supine position 3 hours after discontinuation of the polyethylene glycol solution. The gastric antrum is observed next to the left lobe of the liver with a target sign, which suggests an empty stomach. DAo, descending aorta.

Figure 1 Preoperative point-of-care gastric ultrasound in the supine position 3 hours after discontinuation of the polyethylene glycol solution. The gastric antrum is observed next to the left lobe of the liver with a target sign, which suggests an empty stomach. DAo, descending aorta.

Figure 2 Point-of-care gastric ultrasound in right lateral decubitus position. There is a small amount of clear liquid in the stomach. The cross-sectional area of the gastric antrum was 2.65 cm2.

Figure 2 Point-of-care gastric ultrasound in right lateral decubitus position. There is a small amount of clear liquid in the stomach. The cross-sectional area of the gastric antrum was 2.65 cm2.

Figure 3 Image obtained during esophagogastroduodenoscopy. There was minimal residual gastric fluid which could not be aspirated into the suction canister.

Figure 3 Image obtained during esophagogastroduodenoscopy. There was minimal residual gastric fluid which could not be aspirated into the suction canister.