Esophageal cancer other imaging findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]

Overview

Other imaging studies for esophageal cancer include barium swallow. Findings on barium swallow suggestive of esophageal cancer include irregular stricture, pre-stricture dilatation with 'hold up', and shouldering of the stricture.

Other Imaging Findings

Barium Swallow

• Irregular stricture
• Pre-stricture dilatation with 'hold up'
• Shouldering of the stricture

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