Reproducibility of oesophageal transit studies: several 'single swallows' must be performed.
The 'single swallow' technique for the isotopic investigation of oesophageal function has been widely accepted. In our experience the results obtained when several consecutive 'single swallow' tests are performed show considerable variation. Although one or two swallows may be enough to diagnose abnormality, the exclusion of a motility disorder requires more, preferably six consecutive swallows.
Bartlett
R J
RJ
Diagnostic Imaging Unit, Leeds (St James's) University Hospital, UK.
Parkin
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Ware
F W
FW
Riley
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Robinson
P J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D003679:Deglutition; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D010528:Peristalsis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate