GLP-1 agonist and endoscopy aspiration risk

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Teaching point

Semaglutide markedly delays gastric emptying, so despite standard clear-fluid fasting the patient retains gastric contents (fecal/solid material seen) and is at high aspiration risk under sedation. Applying 'do no harm', postpone the scope.

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