A simple method to increase the diagnostic efficiency of gastroesophageal scintigraphy using the knee-chest position.

Akbunar A. T., Alper E., Nak S., Konuk N., Erkal B., Tamgac F.

Clinical nuclear medicine, vol.24, no.11, pp.842-4, 1999 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/00003072-199911000-00002
  • Journal Name: Clinical nuclear medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.842-4
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The influence of patient posture on the incidence and severity of gastroesophageal reflux is well known. Scintigraphic imaging, however, is routinely performed with the patient lying in the supine position, because current gamma camera designs do not allow for changes to the angle of the patient table.