Scintigraphic Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Pulmonary Aspiration in Children

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and pulmonary aspiration are encountered in children of all ages. Signs, symptoms, and complications vary from mild and transient to severe life-threatening conditions. This review will present relevant clinical information on these conditions as well as common diagnost...

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Published in:Seminars in nuclear medicine 2017-05, Vol.47 (3), p.275-285
Main Author: Bar-Sever, Zvi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging
Foreign Bodies - physiopathology
Foreign Bodies - therapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux - diagnostic imaging
Gastroesophageal Reflux - therapy
Humans
Lung - diagnostic imaging
Lung - physiopathology
Radiology
Radionuclide Imaging - methods
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Summary:Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and pulmonary aspiration are encountered in children of all ages. Signs, symptoms, and complications vary from mild and transient to severe life-threatening conditions. This review will present relevant clinical information on these conditions as well as common diagnostic procedures. The role of scintigraphic techniques used in the evaluation of these conditions will be discussed in detail including protocols and performance in comparison to other diagnostic methods.
ISSN:0001-2998
1558-4623
DOI:10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2016.12.001