Comparison of oesophago-gastroscopy, barium meal and ultrasound in the diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux in adults

In a trial to compare ultrasound examination with oesophago- gastroscopy and barium meal in the diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease [GERD], sixty two patient with suspected GERD were exposed to a complied history of illness and clinical examination. Oesophago-gastroscopy, barium meal and ultrasound examination were carried out on 45 patients, who volunteered to complete the tests. In 23 cases, there was an equivocal agreement between the different ways of diagnosis. In 2 cases, the diagnosis was confirmed only by Endoscopy. In 5 cases, the diagnosis was positive only by barium and in 2 cases, the diagnosis was only positive by ultrasound examination. Ultrasound has an important role in the diagnosis and follow up of adults patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease