Arrows point to the numerous small outpouchings along the wall of the esophagus. (Source: Courtesy of John M. Braver, Brigham and Women's Hospital.) ...

If your healthcare provider is worried about a possible esophageal stricture, two tests are generally ordered: Barium swallow: You swallow a substance called barium, and X-rays are taken as the ...

Tests and procedures to diagnosis esophageal cancer may include an imaging test (CT or CAT, MRI or PET scans), a barium swallow or an endoscopy exam. An endoscopic ultrasound examination is a ...

Barium studies have a very poor sensitivity in diagnosing uncomplicated GERD; however, they have high accuracy for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia, esophageal strictures and esophageal rings.

[1] Barrett's esophagus was defined as the presence of ... were only allowed to take antacids on demand. A single contrast barium swallow study was carried out using medium-density barium (100 ...