What is the significance of the abnormal oesophageal scintigram?

In a review of 52 oesophageal scintigrams carried out in 46 patients with a variety of oesophageal problems, there was no correlation between the results of this test and the findings in other tests of oesophageal function, or between the scintigram results and the patients' symptoms, with the possible exception of regurgitation. We conclude that the test is of little value.