From: Comparative ultrasound-guided assessment of gastric volume between diabetic and non-diabetic patients posted for elective surgery—a prospective, observational, correlation study
USG parameters
Group A
Group B
P value
Antral cross-sectional area (cm2)
3.96 ± 2.07
2.96 ± 1.88
0.08
Calculated gastric volume (mL)
17.88 ± 19.48
9.72 ± 12.29
0.083
Gastric volume/weight (mL/kg)
0.16 ± 0.374
0.04 ± 0.20
0.164