Demonstration of gastroesophageal reflux in children by radionuclide gastroesophagography

Twenty-five infants and children with proved gastroesophageal reflux were studied by radionuclide gastroesophagography to determine its sensitivity in detecting reflux. Patients swallowed an inert radiotracer (Tc-99m sulfur colloid) and gamma camera images of the stomach and esophagus were made with...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 131; no. 2; p. 483
Main Authors Rudd, T G, Christie, D L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1979
Subjects
Barium Sulfate
Child
Child, Preschool
Esophagogastric Junction - physiopathology
False Negative Reactions
Female
Gastroesophageal Reflux - diagnostic imaging
Gastroesophageal Reflux - physiopathology
Humans
Infant
Male
Pressure
Radiography
Radionuclide Imaging
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Summary:Twenty-five infants and children with proved gastroesophageal reflux were studied by radionuclide gastroesophagography to determine its sensitivity in detecting reflux. Patients swallowed an inert radiotracer (Tc-99m sulfur colloid) and gamma camera images of the stomach and esophagus were made with and without abdominal pressure. The test was easy to perform and was well tolerated. Reflux was demonstrated in 20 patients (80%); this compared favorably with barium gastroesophagography.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/131.2.483