The value of simple tests for peristaltic activity in hiatus hernia

A study has been made of oesophageal peristaltic activity as viewed at barium swallows, in an effort to see whether this is helpful in assessing the type and degree of oesophageal lesions associated with hiatus hernia. It has not been possible to establish a clinical usefulness from such testing as...

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Published in:Thorax 1970-07, Vol.25 (4), p.457-458
Main Authors: Powis, S. J. A., Collis, J. Leigh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barium Sulfate
Esophageal Diseases - diagnosis
Esophageal Stenosis - complications
Esophageal Stenosis - physiopathology
Esophagitis - physiopathology
Esophagoscopy
Esophagus - physiopathology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - complications
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - physiopathology
Humans
Muscle Contraction
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Summary:A study has been made of oesophageal peristaltic activity as viewed at barium swallows, in an effort to see whether this is helpful in assessing the type and degree of oesophageal lesions associated with hiatus hernia. It has not been possible to establish a clinical usefulness from such testing as the frequency with which peristaltic upset occurs is too marginal.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.25.4.457