Association of midoesophageal diverticula with oesophageal motor disorders. Videofluoroscopy and manometry.

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of associated oesophageal motor disorders in patients with midoesophageal diverticula.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed videofluoroscopic and, if available, manometric studies of 30 patients with midoesophageal diverticula. The type of diverticulum and the presence and nature of oesophageal motor disorders were assessed.

Globus sensation: value of static radiography combined with videofluoroscopy of the pharynx and oesophagus.

Pharyngo-oesophageal abnormalities are found in a high proportion of patients with globus sensation. This study compares the diagnostic value of static single- and double-contrast radiography of the pharynx and oesophagus with videofluoroscopy and with videofluoroscopy combined with static radiography in these patients. Pharyngeal and oesophageal morphology and motor function were studied in 130 consecutive patients with globus sensation (46 males, 84 females; mean age, 47 years) by means of static single and double-contrast radiography and by videofluoroscopy.

Videoradiography of free jejunal grafts for rehabilitation of speech in laryngectomized patients.

In laryngectomized patients a tracheo-esophageal artificial fistula can be used to achieve air flow from the trachea to the esophagus during speech. A one-way plastic valve is often used for the fistula. A free jejunal graft between the trachea and the esophagus can also be used.

Sensitivity of radionuclide bolus transport and videofluoroscopic studies compared with manometry in the detection of achalasia.

Objective: The sensitivity of radionuclide bolus transport and videofluoroscopic studies to confirm manometrically revealed achalasia was investigated prospectively in 77 patients with symptoms indicative of disordered esophageal motor function.

Methods: The studies were performed in random order and were analyzed blindly by strict diagnostic criteria. Transport of radiolabeled water was recorded for 2 min with patients supine.

Videofluoroscopy of the pharynx and esophagus in chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Successful allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for hematologic disorders may be complicated by graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD). Chronic GVHD is a systemic disease, involving, among other organs, the skin, mouth, liver, and esophagus. Esophageal involvement results in mucosal inflammation, leading to submucosal fibrosis and, occasionally, formation of webs and strictures.