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Gastroesophageal reflux disease chest x ray

Introduction

Overview

Overview

X ray imaging suggestive for associated problems with GERD include free acid reflux, esophagitis with scarring, strictures, and barrett’s esophagus.

X-Ray

X-Ray

Barium swallow radiograph

Barium swallow radiograph is not recommended in diagnosis of GERD.^[1]
Barium swallow chest X ray has low sensitivity. However, it is used to identify associated problems with GERD like esophagitis, esophageal erosions, and ulcers.
Findings in barium swallow imaging include the following:
- Free acid reflux
- Oesophagitis with scarring
- Strictures
- Barrett’s oesophagus

Source: Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, From the case “https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9585“>rID: 9585<

References

References

↑ Katz, Philip O; Gerson, Lauren B; Vela, Marcelo F (2013). “Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease”. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 108 (3): 308–328. doi:10.1038/ajg.2012.444. ISSN 0002-9270.

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