Association between delayed gastric emptying and upper gastrointestinal symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background The relationship between delayed gastric emptying and upper GI symptoms (UGI Sx) is controversial. Objective To assess association between gastric emptying and UGI Sx, independent of treatment. Design We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature from 2007 to 2017, review of references and additional papers identified by content expert. We included studies evaluating the association between gastric emptying and...