Does gastroesophageal reflux scintigraphy correlate with clinical findings in children with chronic cough?


BOZ A. B., AYDIN F., CELMELI F., BOZ A., ARTAN R., Gungor F.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS, vol.30, no.10, pp.802-806, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/mnm.0b013e32832fa27e
  • Journal Name: NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.802-806
  • Keywords: children, gastroesophageal reflux, scintigraphy, SENSITIVITY, PREVALENCE
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), a common problem during childhood, leads to chronic troublesome symptoms including chronic respiratory symptoms. Therefore, timely diagnostic work-up for GER is essential in children when GER is suspected. In this study, we aimed to establish whether scintigraphic parameters have clinical importance in investigating the reflux in children.