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==X-Ray==
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* '''Barium swallow radiograph''' uses x rays to help spot abnormalities such as a hiatal hernia and other structural or anatomical problems of the esophagus. With this test, you drink a solution and then x rays are taken. The test will not detect mild irritation, although strictures—narrowing of the esophagus—and ulcers can be observed.
=== '''Barium swallow radiograph'''. ===
 
* Barium swallow chest xray is has low sensitivity. However, it is used to identify associated problems with GERD like esophagitis, esophageal erosions, and ulcers.  
* Findings in barium swallow imaging suggestive of GERD include the following:
** Free acid reflux
** Oesophagitis with scarring
** Strictures
** Barrett oesophagus
[[Image:Gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease.jpg|thumb|center|350px|Source: Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9585">rID: 9585</a>]]
[[Image:Gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease.jpg|thumb|center|350px|Source: Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9585">rID: 9585</a>]]



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Barium swallow radiograph.

  • Barium swallow chest xray is has low sensitivity. However, it is used to identify associated problems with GERD like esophagitis, esophageal erosions, and ulcers.
  • Findings in barium swallow imaging suggestive of GERD include the following:
    • Free acid reflux
    • Oesophagitis with scarring
    • Strictures
    • Barrett oesophagus
Source: Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9585">rID: 9585</a>

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