ACG Clinical Guideline: Gastroparesis

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

• Gastroparesis involves delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction.
• This condition is frequently encountered in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide official practice recommendations for gastroparesis in adults.
• To outline risk factors, diagnosis, and management strategies.

Main Methods:

• Guidelines developed based on the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) process.
• Expert consensus used when GRADE was not applicable.

Main Results:

• Comprehensive recommendations cover dietary, pharmacological, and interventional approaches.
• Guidelines address risk factors, diagnosis, and management of gastroparesis.

Conclusions:

• These guidelines represent preferred approaches to gastroparesis management.
• Official practice recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology.