title: [Functional disorders of the esophagus. Radiologic diagnosis].
abstract: Radiological evaluation of esophageal motility and the lower esophageal sphincter has gained increased attention in recent years. Videofluoroscopic investigation of esophageal motor function is superior to static film radiography, as repeated analysis of the videotaped recordings is possible. With emphasis on radiological techniques, normal esophageal physiology and motility and a variety of esophageal motor disorders are discussed in this review paper. Radiological evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux and reflux esophagitis is described. Clinical and radiological findings in esophageal motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease and the radiological efficacy compared to that of manometry and pH-metry are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Röntgen für Konservative Fächer, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Wien.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Schima
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pokieser
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schober
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002933:Cineradiography; D003287:Contrast Media; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D014741:Video Recording
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate