SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE GASTRIC VALVE

摘要

A system and method tests the gastric valve in a patient. A contrast agent is supplied into the stomach of the patient. An involuntary reflex cough epoch is induced within the patient to isolate the gastric valve from the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). A fluoroscopic instrument is used to detect whether stomach reflux has occurred indicative of a malfunctioning gastric valve. The external urethral sphincter can also be tested to determine SUI.