Radiological evaluation of dysphagia

Journal Article · Fri Nov 21 04:00:00 EST 1986 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1986.03380190088031· OSTI ID:6906545

Ott, D J; Gelfand, D W; Wu, W C; Chen, Y M

Dysphagia is a common complaint in patients presenting for radiological or endoscopic examination of the esophagus and is usually due to functional or structural abnormalities of the esophageal body or esophagogastric region. The authors review the radiological evaluation of the esophagus and esophagogastric region in patients with esophageal dysphagia and discuss the roentgenographic techniques used, radiological efficacy for common structural disorders, and evaluation of esophageal motor function. Comparison is made with endoscopy in assessing dysphagia, with the conclusion that the radiological examination be used initially in patients with this complaint.

• Research Organization: Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
• OSTI ID: 6906545
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 256:19; ISSN JAMAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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