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In patients who have [[dysphagia]], testing may first be done to exclude an anatomical cause of dysphagia, where there is a distortion of the anatomy of the [[esophagus]]. This usually includes visualization of the [[esophagus]] with an [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy|endoscope]], and can also include [[barium swallow]] x-rays of the esophagus.<ref name=Canguidelines>{{cite journal | author = Cockeram A | title = Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: evaluation of dysphagia. | journal = Can J Gastroenterol | volume = 12 | issue = 6 | pages = 409-13 | year = 1998 | id = PMID 9784896}}</ref> Barium swallow in nutcracker esophagus is also typically normal.<ref name=Castell>{{cite journal | author = Tutuian R, Castell D | title = Esophageal motility disorders (distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter): modern management | journal = Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol | volume = 9 | issue = 4 | pages = 283-94 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16836947}}</ref> | In patients who have [[dysphagia]], testing may first be done to exclude an anatomical cause of dysphagia, where there is a distortion of the anatomy of the [[esophagus]]. This usually includes visualization of the [[esophagus]] with an [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy|endoscope]], and can also include [[barium swallow]] x-rays of the esophagus.<ref name=Canguidelines>{{cite journal | author = Cockeram A | title = Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: evaluation of dysphagia. | journal = Can J Gastroenterol | volume = 12 | issue = 6 | pages = 409-13 | year = 1998 | id = PMID 9784896}}</ref> Barium swallow in nutcracker esophagus is also typically normal.<ref name=Castell>{{cite journal | author = Tutuian R, Castell D | title = Esophageal motility disorders (distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter): modern management | journal = Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol | volume = 9 | issue = 4 | pages = 283-94 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16836947}}</ref> | ||
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Barium Swallow X Ray
In patients who have dysphagia, testing may first be done to exclude an anatomical cause of dysphagia, where there is a distortion of the anatomy of the esophagus. This usually includes visualization of the esophagus with an endoscope, and can also include barium swallow x-rays of the esophagus.[1] Barium swallow in nutcracker esophagus is also typically normal.[2]
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References
- ↑ Cockeram A (1998). "Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: evaluation of dysphagia". Can J Gastroenterol. 12 (6): 409–13. PMID 9784896.
- ↑ Tutuian R, Castell D (2006). "Esophageal motility disorders (distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter): modern management". Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 9 (4): 283–94. PMID 16836947.