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. 2002 Jul-Aug;49(46):989-91.

Solid-phase radionuclide esophageal transit in progressive systemic sclerosis

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  • PMID: 12143260

Solid-phase radionuclide esophageal transit in progressive systemic sclerosis

Shyh-Jen Wang et al. Hepatogastroenterology. 2002 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Background/aims: In most patients with progressive systemic sclerosis the esophagus is affected. Reflux symptoms are most frequent whilst dysphagia also occurs. The radionuclide esophageal transit study is a sensitive screening test for esophageal dysfunction. In this study, we evaluated the esophageal motility of patients with progressive systemic sclerosis using a solid-phase radionuclide esophageal study.

Methodology: Thirty-two patients with progressive systemic sclerosis and 30 normal volunteers were studied with solid-phase radionuclide esophageal study. Each subject was placed in a supine position above a gamma camera linked to a computer and was given a 4-mL bolus of solid gelatin containing 1 mCi of Tc-99m phytate. Data were acquired in the list mode.

Results: Twenty-nine of the 32 patients (91%) had abnormal findings from the study.

Conclusions: The radionuclide esophageal transit study can be regarded as a useful tool for evaluating the esophageal function in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis and in the follow-up of treatment.

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