Esophageal and pulmonary scintiscanning in gastroesophageal reflux in children

Prog Pediatr Surg. 1985:18:68-77. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-70276-1_9.

Abstract

The analysis of 19 esophageal and pulmonary scintiscans performed with a non-reabsorbable radioactive tracer shows that this is a simple and efficient way of detecting the presence of a GER or a bronchial aspiration of gastric contents in children. This examination proves to be more sensitive, with a lower amount of radiation necessary, than the radiological gastroesophagography. It is less invasive and takes place under more physiological conditions. It is especially useful when symptoms lead one to suspect a syndrome of GER with aspiration.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / diagnosis
  • Radionuclide Imaging