[Ambulatory radiology in gastroesophageal reflux. Comparison of diagnostic tests]

Radiol Med. 1987 Oct;74(4):290-2.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A retrospective analysis is reported of 131 symptomatic patients for gastro-esophageal reflux, comparing the radiological diagnosis to endoscopic, manometric and pH-metric results. A low incidence of x-ray examination is found. The role of radiology in gastro-esophageal reflux is considered and discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Esophagitis / diagnosis
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Radiography
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography