Esophageal transit scintigraphy in children: a user's guide and pictorial review

Pediatr Radiol. 2019 May;49(5):663-677. doi: 10.1007/s00247-018-4301-y. Epub 2018 Dec 7.

Abstract

Technical and clinical aspects of esophageal transit scintigraphy in pediatric patients are reviewed via several illustrative cases that highlight its utility in evaluating primary and secondary esophageal motility disorders.

Keywords: Children; Esophageal transit scintigraphy; Esophagus; Motility disorder; Nuclear medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Radionuclide Imaging / methods*