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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no x-ray findings associated with [[heartburn]].<br> | |||
X-ray may be used though, for differential diagnosis such as [[esophageal strictures]] or [[hiatal hernia]]. | |||
==X-Ray== | ==X-Ray== | ||
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* Findings in barium swallow imaging include the following: | * Findings in barium swallow imaging include the following: | ||
** Free [[acid reflux]] | ** Free [[acid reflux]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[Esophagitis]] with [[scarring]] | ||
** [[Strictures]] | ** [[Strictures]] | ||
** [[Barrett's esophagus|Barrett's oesophagus]] | ** [[Barrett's esophagus|Barrett's oesophagus]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2] Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [3]
Overview
There are no x-ray findings associated with heartburn.
X-ray may be used though, for differential diagnosis such as esophageal strictures or hiatal hernia.
X-Ray
Barium swallow radiograph
- Barium swallow radiograph is not recommended in diagnosis of GERD.[1]
- Barium swallow chest X ray has low sensitivity. However, it is used to identify associated problems with GERD like esophagitis, esophageal erosions, and ulcers.
- Findings in barium swallow imaging include the following:
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series
A series of x-rays of the upper digestive system are taken after drinking a barium solution. These can demonstrate reflux of barium into the esophagus, which suggests the possibility of gastroesophageal reflux disease. More accurately, fluoroscopy can be used to document reflux in real-time.
References
- ↑ Katz, Philip O; Gerson, Lauren B; Vela, Marcelo F (2013). "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease". The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 108 (3): 308–328. doi:10.1038/ajg.2012.444. ISSN 0002-9270.