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Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Function Studies
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Esophageal Motility Function Study

esophageal transit

Patient with Achalasia

Anterior views of the esophagus in a patient with achalisia. Note the poor passage of liquid bolus within the esophagus (retention) despite repeated "dry swallows". Percent transit is illustrated in the previous image.

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Last revised January 17, 1999 by Lyle J. Goodin, BSc, MRT(N), ACNM
Comments, suggestions or questions??? Please address them to Lyle Goodin at:
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