Objective:

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

and can be used as a screening tool for GERD.