What are the benefits of the prolonged supervised fasting test (72-hour fasting) for investigating suspected insulinoma? Is an alternative fasting test, perhaps from 18 to 24 hours, possible to aid bed pressure if patients fast prior to attendance? Additionally, how often do patients with suspected insulinomas experience hypoglycemia within 24 hours during a fasting test?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: No direct evidence conclusively supports the efficacy of shorter (18-24 hour) fasting tests for diagnosing insulinomas when compared to the standard 72-hour test. While shorter tests may be sensitive, comprehensive evidence remains incomplete.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7224333686
