To compare and analyze the values of gastroesophageal contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)
endoscopy and X-ray barium meal examination in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Methods:
A total of 50 cases presenting heartburn
acid reflux
regurgitation
chest and back pain were clinically diagnosed with GERD. They were inspected by gastroesophageal CEUS
endoscopy and X-ray barium meal examination
and the GERD detection rates of the three methods were compared.
Results:
38 cases of GERD were detected by CEUS (positive rate of 76%)
19 cases of GERD were detected by endoscopy
(positive rate of 38%)
and 16 cases of GERD were detected by X-ray barium meal examination (positive rate of 32%) The detection rates of CEUS
endoscopy and X-ray barium meal examination were significantly different. There were significant differences in GERD detection rate between CEUS and endoscopy
and between CEUS and X-ray barium meal examination.
Conclusion:
Gastroesophageal CEUS can visually and real-time display reflux. It is of higher value in the diagnosis of GERD than endoscopy and X-ray barium meal examination