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Interpreting timed barium esophagram (TBE) results with a multimetric classification tree is more accurate for identifying disorders of achalasia than conventional interpretation, according to ...

Figure 1. Barium swallow (posteroanterior projection). The esophageal diverticulum is shown (arrow). A multipolar ring catheter and an ablation catheter are seen in the right superior pulmonary vein.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a disorder or impairment in initiating a swallow. There are several causes, and the condition can make it challenging to eat and drink. The swallowing challenges caused by ...

LEXINGTON — In recognition of Speech Therapy Month, Lexington Regional Health Center unveiled its newest diagnostic service, modified barium swallow studies, during a Coffee and Conversations event on ...

The diagnostic accuracy of barium esophagography in predicting gastroesophageal reflux disease is limited; however, application of the Lyon consensus criteria raises the sensitivity and specificity of ...

LEXINGTON — Lexington Regional Health Center is thrilled to announce the addition of modified barium swallow studies to their range of services, in collaboration with the radiology and speech therapy ...

Fluoroscopic footage of a barium swallow test showing real-time esophageal function, used to assess dysphagia, GERD, and structural abnormalities. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use ...