Examples of barium swallow

• Bronchoscopy proved to be normal and a fistula between the esophagus and the trachea was ruled out by barium swallow.

• Videofluoroscopy uses a modified barium swallow to record the dynamic radiographic examination of the oropharyngeal phase of swallowing and is recorded on tape for detailed analysis.

• It can be diagnosed by the characteristic features revealed by a barium swallow.

• Such patients may require investigation with videofluoroscopy, barium swallow or endoscopy.

• Some investigators have considered angiography to be unnecessary,8 suggesting a barium swallow to be sufficient.

• For such patients, investigation with videofluoroscopy, barium swallow or endoscopy may be indicated.

• The role of the modified barium swallow in the management of patients with dysphagia.

• If achalasia suspected an upper endoscopy is required to exclude a malignancy as a cause of the findings on barium swallow.

• It is important to monitor changes in the shape and function of the esophagus with an annual timed barium swallow.

• One study of over 14000 barium swallow x-rays identified the condition in 0.15% of individuals who had the procedure.

• Another common procedure is the modified barium swallow study during which barium-impregnated liquids and solids are ingested by the patient.

• House notes that since her blood pressure dropped during the barium swallow, it can't be a chronic condition.

• This test is sometimes called a barium swallow.

• Barium swallow in nutcracker esophagus is also typically normal, but may provide a definitive diagnosis if contrast is given in tablet or granule form.

• Pseudodiverticulae may also be seen on barium swallow imaging of the esophagus.