Scintigraphy and esophageal pH measurement in adults with gastroesophageal reflux
Jouin, H.; Chamouard, P.; Baumann, R.; Duclos, B.; Meyer, C.; Constantinesco, A.
Annales de Gastroenterologie et d'Hepatologie 23(5): 239-242
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0066-2070 PMID: 3674742 Document Number: 286893
Thirty-seven adults with gastroesophageal reflux were explored by gastroesophageal scintigraphy and pH monitoring (three hours postprandial). Scintigraphy was less frequently positive than pH test in gastroesophageal reflux (81% versus 57%) with a significant difference. It is suggested that postprandial pH monitoring is reliable in the initial assessment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux.