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Study · Case report or series · n = 1 · 2023

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Semaglutide, delayed gastric emptying, and intraoperative pulmonary aspiration: a case report.

Klein SR, Hobai IA

Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie28 Mar 2023Cited by 149 (Europe PMC)

PMID36977934 (opens in a new tab)DOI10.1007/s12630-023-02440-3 (opens in a new tab)PepBankPUB-36977934
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Summary

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Results from this study2

2 results from studies that gave the peptide. 2 results from people.

  1. 01HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In a 42-year-old patient with Barrett's esophagus, weekly semaglutide for weight loss was associated with substantial gastric content at endoscopy despite an 18 hr fast.

    In plain wordsIn one patient, semaglutide for weight loss was linked to food still in the stomach after an 18 hour fast.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseRetained gastric contents despite fasting
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · injection · 2 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Fasting time
    18 hr
    before endoscopy

    Source sentences

    Summary
    We report a case in which the use of semaglutide for weight loss was associated with delayed gastric emptying and intraoperative pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Despite having fasted for 18 hr, and differing from the findings of prior procedures, endoscopy revealed substantial gastric content, which was suctioned before endotracheal intubation.
    Summary · context
    A 42-yr-old patient with Barrett's esophagus underwent repeat upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and ablation of dysplastic mucosa.
    Summary · context
    Two months earlier, the patient had started weekly injections of semaglutide for weight loss.
  2. 02HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In a 42-year-old patient on weekly semaglutide for weight loss, delayed gastric emptying was associated with intraoperative pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.

    In plain wordsIn one patient, semaglutide for weight loss was linked to stomach contents entering the lungs during a procedure under anesthesia.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseIntraoperative pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Respiratory
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · injection · 2 monthsAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    We report a case in which the use of semaglutide for weight loss was associated with delayed gastric emptying and intraoperative pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Food remains were removed from the trachea and bronchi using bronchoscopy.
    Summary · context
    A 42-yr-old patient with Barrett's esophagus underwent repeat upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and ablation of dysplastic mucosa.
    Summary · context
    Two months earlier, the patient had started weekly injections of semaglutide for weight loss.

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  1. Version 2Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:50 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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