Evaluation of esophageal transit in children and in infants by means of Krypton-81m.
This paper presents the results of Krypton-81m esophageal transit study in a series of children and infants presenting various esophageal disorders. The advantage of Kr-81m, compared to other radionuclides, is that the radiation dose to the patient is extremely low. The study can therefore be repeated as often as necessary and a high dose can be given to ensure good quality results. The method is very easy to perform and allows a quantitative assessment of esophageal transit in physiological conditions. The method gives information about the severity of altered transit and it is particularly useful in studying the effects of treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007726:Krypton; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D011868:Radioisotopes; D007726:Krypton