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.pdf

Esophageal 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

File: Esophageal_Transit.pdf

CSF 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.pdf

Brain 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.

File: Brain_SPECT_scan-1.pdf