Pediatric esophageal scintigraphy. Results of 200 studies

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198309000-00011· OSTI ID:7015909

Guillet, J; Wynchank, S; Basse-Cathalinat, B; Christophe, E; Ducassou, D; Blanquet, P

Esophageal transit of a small volume of watery liquid has been observed scintigraphically in 200 studies performed on patients aged between 6 days and 16 years. Qualitative information concerning esophageal morphology and function in the various phases of deglutition, and scintigraphic features of achalasia, stenosis, and other pathologies are described. Measured esophageal transit time and its normal variation, its relevance to the diagnosis of esophagitis, and the monitoring of treatment are discussed. This technique observing distinct deglutitions has proven a useful diagnostic tool. Its advantages and limitations are discussed in comparison with other methods.

• Research Organization: Hospital Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France
• OSTI ID: 7015909
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 8:9; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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