Aim of the investigation:

• Assessment of transport disorders of the esophagus
• Assessment of cardia function (stomach entrance)

Indications:

• Esophageal stricture
• Achalasia
• Scleroderma
• Esophageal spasm
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Swallowing problems

Preparation for the examination::

• You must arrive in a fasted state.
• You must bring a drink (no water) and a porridge (apple sauce, mashed potatoes) of a homogeneous consistency (“no chunks”)

Procedure of the examination:

• Bring a drink (not water) and a porridge (apple sauce, mashed potato) with a homogeneous consistency (“no chunks”)
• “Test swallow” with water to practice swallowing on instruction
• Intake of radiopharmaceutical into the mouth
• Swallow on command (1. liquid form; 2. solid form) and make recordings.
• Debriefing
• Findings are sent to the requesting doctor in writing as soon as possible.

Radiopharmaceutical used: Tc-99m DTPA