Drug-induced esophagitis detected by double-contrast radiography

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.2.6836116· OSTI ID:5685043

Creteur, V ^[1]; Laufer, I; Kressel, H Y; Caroline, D F; Goren, R A; Evers, K A; Glick, S N; Gatenby, R A

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1. Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Patients with esophageal symptoms following drug ingestion underwent double-contrast upper gastrointestinal studies, and radiographic findings are described. Superficial esophageal ulceration and subtle mucosal abnormalities, which have not been seen on single-contrast radiographs, were confirmed on double-contrast radiographs. Erosions or ulcers usually occur in the region of the aortic arch and occasionally lower in the esophagus. Repeat esophagrams after withdrawal of the medication indicate resolution of the symptoms.

• OSTI ID: 5685043
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 147:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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