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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[X-ray]] taken after a [[barium swallow]] in cases of gastrointestinal varices may show multiple radiolucent filling defects. | |||
==X-ray== | ==X-ray== | ||
*An [[x-ray]] examination that evaluates only the [[pharynx]] and [[esophagus]] is called a [[barium swallow]] or [[Esophagogram|esophagram]] | |||
*[[Esophagogram|Esophagram]] in cases of esophageal varices may show:<ref name="pmid870276">{{cite journal |vauthors=Waldram R, Nunnerley H, Davis M, Laws JW, Williams R |title=Detection and grading of oesophageal varices by fibre-optic endoscopy and barium swallow with and without Buscopan |journal=Clin Radiol |volume=28 |issue=2 |pages=137–41 |year=1977 |pmid=870276 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="urlDouble-Contrast Upper Gastrointestinal Radiography: A Pattern Approach for Diseases of the Stomach | Radiology">{{cite web |url=http://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/radiol.2461061245?journalCode=radiology |title=Double-Contrast Upper Gastrointestinal Radiography: A Pattern Approach for Diseases of the Stomach | Radiology |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
**Multiple radiolucent filling defects (black colored on a background of white) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
Overview
X-ray taken after a barium swallow in cases of gastrointestinal varices may show multiple radiolucent filling defects.
X-ray
- An x-ray examination that evaluates only the pharynx and esophagus is called a barium swallow or esophagram
- Esophagram in cases of esophageal varices may show:[1][2]
- Multiple radiolucent filling defects (black colored on a background of white)
References
- ↑ Waldram R, Nunnerley H, Davis M, Laws JW, Williams R (1977). "Detection and grading of oesophageal varices by fibre-optic endoscopy and barium swallow with and without Buscopan". Clin Radiol. 28 (2): 137–41. PMID 870276.
- ↑ "Double-Contrast Upper Gastrointestinal Radiography: A Pattern Approach for Diseases of the Stomach | Radiology".