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Air column in esophagus and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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| Authors: | Alijavad Moosavi Hanieh Raji Mojtaba Teimoori Shadi Ghourchian |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of pulmonary diseases, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Sattakhan street, Tehran, 1445613131, Iran 2. Department of pulmonary diseases, Jundishopur University of Medical Sciences, Golestan boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran 3. Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Medical Faculty, Baqyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Mollasadra street, Tehran, Iran 4. Medical student, DDRI of Rasoul hospital, Scientific students’ research center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Sattakhan street, Tehran, 1445613131, Iran |
| Abstract: | BackgroundDuring imaging of the normal esophagus, air is often detected. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between the appearance of air bubbles on imaging and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms.MethodsThe cross-sectional imaging study was conducted at Rasole Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran. A total of 44 patients underwent X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning; the presence of air in the esophagus and visible on CT imaging was scrutinized.ResultsThe average age of the subjects was 59 and the male to female ratio was 0.83. We found a significant relationship between the presence of GERD symptoms, the size of air bubbles and esophageal dilation (ED) on the CT scan.ConclusionsAir bubbles in the esophagus may be seen frequently in CT scans, but their size and location can vary. The GERD symptoms can arise when a small diameter air column is present within the esophagus, especially in the middle and lower parts. |
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