Propulsion Velocity and ETT on Biomagnetic Assessment of the Human Esophagus

Esophagus transit time measurement is a common clinical practical. Biomagnetic techniques and modern instrumentation can perform non invasive and functional assessments of the gastrointestinal tract. This study presents the evaluation of the esophagus transit time and propulsion velocity of a magnet...

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Main Authors: Cordova-Fraga, T, Cano, E, Bravo-Miranda, C, Huerta, R, De La Roca-Chiapas, J M, Bernal, J J, Sosa, M
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
ESOPHAGUS
EVALUATION
MAGNETIC MATERIALS
MAGNETOMETERS
ORAL CAVITY
PROPULSION
STOMACH
TIME MEASUREMENT
VELOCITY
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Summary:Esophagus transit time measurement is a common clinical practical. Biomagnetic techniques and modern instrumentation can perform non invasive and functional assessments of the gastrointestinal tract. This study presents the evaluation of the esophagus transit time and propulsion velocity of a magnetic marker from the mouth to stomach using water vs. a swallow easy substance recently patented. A group of ten healthy subjects from 45 to 55 years, were evaluated in identical conditions for two times, they ingested randomly a magnetic marker in an anatomical body position of 45 deg , one times with water and the other one with a patented substance developed in order to help the subjects to swallow pills. The esophagus transit time was shorter when the subjects ingested the magnetic marker with the swallow easy substance than they ingested the magnetic marker with same quantity of water.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.2979292