The Common Vein

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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.



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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.



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Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.
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Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.
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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.







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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.







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Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.
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Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.
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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.




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The Common Vein Copyright 2008
 
Definition
 
It is often that ref;lux disease cannot be identified at the time of th eprocedure
Indications
Suspect Reflux
 
Contraindications
 
Nil
Advantages
 
Simple
 
Disadvantages
 
Patient immobility either due to age, infirm or severe illness
 
Aim
 
To demonstrate reflux
 
 
Method
Patient Preparation
 
Nil specific – since patient has been prepared for the test already.
 
Equipment
 
Videofluoroscopy
 
Technique
 
Place the patient in the supine position in the right posterior oblique and asked to swallow plain water after ingested barium. Instruct the patient to strain
 
 
Results
 
This manouvre induces reflux.
 
Complications
 
No Complications
 
Conclusion
 
A special manouver to induce reflux
 
References
 
Thompson JK, Koehler RE, Richter JE. Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux:
Value of Barium Studies Compared with 24-hr. pH Monitoring (see comments).
AJR 1994;162(3):621-626.




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