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Radionuclide Studies of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Children with Feeding Disorders

From the case records of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Children's Seashore House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Correspondence: For correspondence or reprints contact: Sydney Heyman, MD, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

ABSTRACT

The case of a female infant with a feeding disorder and with inadequate growth is described. In her workup, there was no evidence of an organic disorder. Barium studies of the upper Gl tract showed normal anatomy and function. A radionuclide milk scan was helpful in demonstrating mild reflux and significantly delayed gastric emptying. There was a good response to therapy.

Key Words: feeding disorder • reflux • gastric emptying • scintigraphy