Gastroesophageal Reflux
This test is done differently in infants (see below).
File: Gastroesophageal_Reflux.pdfProtocols by System
Gastric Emptying
This examination:
Is indicated in patients with diabetes and those with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and early satiety
Can demonstrate abnormal gastric emptying
Serial imaging can demonstrate the response to drug therapy (e.g. metoclopramide)
File: Gastric_Emptying.pdfGI Bleeding Scan
This examination is performed in an attempt to identify the location of active gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
File: GI_Bleeding_Scan.pdfEsophageal Transit
These studies are indicated to identify esophageal motility disorders, such as:
a) amotility of achalasia or scleroderma;
b) hypomotility of presbyesophagus; or
c) hypermotility of diffuse esophageal spasm
Cerebral Flow Death
To determine presence/absence of intracerebral blood flow.
File: Cerebral_Flow_Death.pdfCSF Shunt Evaluation
To test for patency of ventriculoperitoneal or ventriculoatrial shunt
To test for distribution of chemotherapeutic drug when injection is via V-P reservoir
File: CSF_Shunt_Evaluation.pdfCSF Leak
To determine presence of CSF leak. Patients present with past history of trauma or surgery, recurrent CNS infections, such as meningitis or nasal or otic discharge. In all instances, a physician will approve this test in advance and discuss the symptoms with the patient to determine if there is any position likely to induce the leak.
File: CSF_Leak.pdfBrain Spect with Datascan
Datscan is used to visualize striatal dopamine transporter
File: Brain_SPECT_with_DaTScan.pdfBaclofen Infusion Pump
To evaluate for patency or possible leakage of a Baclofen Infusion Pump.
File: Baclofen_Infusion_Pump-2.pdfBrain SPECT scan
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) is used to evaluate regional cerebral
blood flow. These examinations are very useful in evaluating the brain blood flow in a variety of
pathological states, including epilepsy, stroke, and tumors.