Comparative evaluation of cine-esophagogram with esophageal manometry in assessing esophageal motility in progressive systemic sclerosis.
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| ID: sea-64634
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Esophageal manometry is considered the gold standard in the diagnosis of esophageal motility disorders. Cine-esophagogram using barium is also a good investigation to screen patients for motor disorders of the esophagus. Comparison between these two investigations has not often been reported in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS).AIM:
To determine relative merits of cine-esophagogram and esophageal manometry in detecting esophageal motor dysfunction in PSS patients.METHODS:
Thirty-five patients with PSS irrespective of esophageal symptoms underwent esophageal manometry and cine-esophagogram, results and their were compared.RESULTS:
Sensitivity and specificity of cine-esophagogram as compared to manometry were 96.1% (95% CI 88.7%-100%) and 55.5% (95% CI 23%-87.9%) respectively. Its positive predictive value was 86%.CONCLUSION:
While esophageal manometry can identify esophageal motor disorder in PSS, cine-esophagogram can be resorted to in doubtful situations, for confirmation of diagnosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Peristalsis
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Scleroderma, Systemic
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cineradiography
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Adolescent
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Adult
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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