Barium swallow

Use

gastrointestinal imaging /visualization

Facts

Also called an esophagram.
Radiographic exam of the esophagus during and after introduction of barium sulfate.
A barium swallow is most often used to look at the inside of the foodpipe (gullet or oesophagus) or stomach.
Barium swallow is a predictor of salivary fistula following laryngectomy.
The Modified Barium Swallow is an x-ray procedure that obtains views of swallowing function that are then recorded on videotape.
Barium swallow is an important investigation for a patient with dysphagia and may be done prior to endoscopy.
Pathologies detected on a Barium Swallow include: Achalasia, Cancer of oesophagus, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Schatzki ring, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD), Zenker's diverticulum, Hiatus hernia, Obstruction of esophagus, Esophageal stenosis

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