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Gastroesophageal scintigraphy: a useful screening test for GE reflux.

Authors :
González Fernández F
Argûelles Martin F
Rodriguez de Quesada B
González Hachero J
Valls Sánchez de Puerta A
Gentles M
Source :
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition [J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr] 1987 Mar-Apr; Vol. 6 (2), pp. 217-9.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Ninety children with signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal (GE) reflux were studied. All of them had GE scintigraphy, barium, and endoscopy, and 50, in addition, ultrasound examination. The sensitivity of the GE scintigraphy, in comparison with the other methods, was 92.5%. It is a useful screening test for GE reflux.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0277-2116
Volume :
6
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3320321