Scanning technique SPECT/CT gastroesophageal reflux - oesophagus at Vinmec Times City

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The article was written by Doctor Dinh Van Thuyet - Head of Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Gastroesophageal reflux scan with SPECT/CT machine is a very useful method to diagnose reflux from the stomach into the esophagus. This technique is performed routinely at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

1. Introduction to gastroesophageal reflux disease

This is a condition that occurs when gastric juices back up into the esophagus causing a burning sensation behind the breastbone. The reason is that the sphincter in the lower esophagus is weak, so it cannot prevent acid from the stomach from overflowing into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the lining of the esophagus.
Common symptoms include:
A burning sensation behind the breastbone after eating, which may be worse at night Chest pain Difficulty swallowing or dry throat Reflux of food or sour-tasting fluid from the stomach into the mouth Causing chronic cough Causing sleepless nights when the fluid refluxes into the mouth, nose...

Giới thiệu về bệnh lý trào ngược dạ dày – thực quản — Hình ảnh giải phẫu thực quản, dạ dày và ống tiêu hóa

2. When do I need to do this technique?

When you have symptoms as described above, you need to do a scan as soon as possible to get a definitive diagnosis and early treatment, which helps to improve quality of life and avoid complications due to prolonged disease (true spasms). esophagus, esophageal ulcer, cancer, etc.).

Kỹ thuật xạ hình SPECT/CT trào ngược dạ dày – thực quản — Hình ảnh trào ngược dạ dày thực quản trên xạ hình (a), đồ thị hoạt tính theo thời gian (b), hoạt tính thực quản ở đoạn 1/3 trên (c)

3. What to prepare when coming to the reflux scan?

You must fast for at least 4 hours before performing the service. You can drink filtered water. Bring all old records (ultrasound, computed tomography...) if any. Inform the medical staff about pregnancy, lactation (if any) to the medical staff before performing the service.

4. Why should gastroesophageal reflux scan - oesophagus at Vinmec Times City?

Vinmec Times City uses the SPECT/CT Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro system with the most modern 16-sequence CT of the world's leading medical equipment company GE Heathcare (USA), for high quality images, helping to diagnose early disease to investigate. The high quality service of Vinmec Times City hospital will satisfy customers. Vinmec Times City's medical staff are experienced, well-trained at home and abroad, so they can advise and provide maximum support to customers during the shooting process, even for foreign customers.

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Articles refer to sources: surgeryencyclopedia.com, .mqmi.com.au, chop.edu
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