Radiographic demonstration of a wireless capsule pH monitor in the esophagus.
Monitoring of esophageal pH is a major component of the evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease. A recent innovation has led to the replacement of the intraluminal probe by a wireless capsule. This capsule is attached to the esophageal wall and transmits the appropriate data to a patient-worn receiver. After a short period of time the capsule detaches itself from the wall and is eliminated. We recently encountered a patient in which the capsule did not detach in a timely manner. It was imaged during a preoperative esophagogram.
Javors
Bruce R
BR
Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY 10011, USA. bjxraydoc@verizon.net
Bukman
Rita
R
D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D050782:Esophageal pH Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged