ESOPHAGEAL TRANSIT PATTERN IN BARRETTS-ES OPHAGUS

For the diagnostic approach of esophageal disorders alimentary scintig raphy is able to evaluate quantitatively a bolus transit through the e sophagus, espescially when this method has been improved with the help of an increased frame resolution and image processing. In comparison to healthy controls and patients with endoscopically proven reflux dis ease a significantly delayed esophageal transit and prolonged clearanc e rate was measured in patients with Barrett's esophagus.