Esophageal reflux demonstrated on a hepatobiliary scan

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Nuclear Medicine

Background:

• Esophagogastrectomy is a major surgery for upper gastrointestinal conditions.
• Post-surgical complications can include altered digestive function and reflux.

Observation:

• A patient with a history of esophagogastrectomy presented with regurgitation in the supine position.
• A hepatobiliary scan was performed for an unspecified reason.

Findings:

• Gastroesophageal reflux was incidentally detected during the hepatobiliary scan.
• The reflux was observed in the context of the patient's surgical history and symptoms.

Implications:

• Hepatobiliary scans can potentially identify gastroesophageal reflux as an incidental finding.
• This highlights the importance of considering reflux in patients with a history of esophagogastrectomy presenting with regurgitation.