Scintigraphy in the detection of gastro-oesophageal reflux in children with caustic oesophageal burns: a comparative study with radiography and 24-h pH monitoring
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Zehra ÖZCAN, Coşkun ÖZCAN, R ERINC, Ayşegül AKGÜN, O MUTAF
Pediatric Radiology, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2001, vol 31, pp 737-741
Summary
Background. Caustic injury of the oesophagus not only causes luminal narrowing but is also responsible for longitudinal contraction, resulting in gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR), which leads to failure of conventional therapy. Therefore, the development of GOR should be investigated periodically to direct appropriate management of these patients.