19. Survey of Surgical Trainees’ Experience With Bile Acid Malabsorption and (75SeHCAT) Scan

Al-Azzawi, M., Bolster, A., Devlin, L., Darnborough, S. and Han, S. (2022) 19. Survey of Surgical Trainees’ Experience With Bile Acid Malabsorption and (75SeHCAT) Scan. British Nuclear Medicine Society Spring Meeting 2022, Glasgow, UK, 16-18 May 2022. p. 585. (doi: 10.1097/MNM.0000000000001555)

Abstract

Background: Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) is a common condition and one of the differentials for chronic loose stool. BSG guidelines recommend investigating patients with suspected BAM with a 75SeHCAT scan. The study aimed to find the experience of surgical registrars with BAM and 75SeHCAT scans Methods: An online survey of 10 questions were sent to surgical registrars at 2 hospitals. Results: 18 responses were returned. 60% of the registrars were involved routinely in seeing patients with chronic loose stool. The majority of registrars considered BAM as one of the differentials. When diagnosing BAM, half of the group would start with empirical treatment while the other half would request a 75SeHCAT scan. 70% of the group weren’t aware that pelvic radiotherapy is one of the risk factors in developing BAM. It was found that only 15% of the group were able to request 75SeHCAT scans without any difficulties. Conclusion: With the increased prevalence of BAM, especially in surgical patients, we need to raise the awareness among surgical registrars of the risk factors for developing BAM, and the availability of SeHCAT scans that would aid in confirming a diagnosis, to make sure patients get prompt treatment and avoid unnecessary investigations.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Han, Dr Sai and Bolster, Dr Alison
• Authors: Al-Azzawi, M., Bolster, A., Devlin, L., Darnborough, S., and Han, S.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research
• ISSN: 0143-3636