Although endoscopy is a sophisticated technique for evaluating patients with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the single diagnostic test that enables the most …

OBJECTIVE. The Society of Abdominal Radiology established a panel to prepare a
consensus statement on the role of barium esophagography in gastroesophageal reflux …

Fluoroscopic esophagography is a widely available, safe, and inexpensive test for detecting
gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this article, we review the technique for performing a …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a ubiquitous problem in modern medical
practice; 20% of Americans experience heartburn on a weekly basis [1]. In the past, barium …

Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common cause of esophageal inflammation. The term
has been used to include symptomatic reflux and a normal-appearing esophageal mucosa …

Successful antireflux surgery is largely defined by just two outcomes--achieving the long-
term relief of reflux symptoms and the absence of complications or complaints induced by …

Symptomatic gastroesophageal (GE) reflux remains the most common clinical malady of the
esophagus. Excessive GE reflux or other predisposing factors such as abnormal …

In the age of endoscopy, pH studies, and high-resolution manometry and impedance, the
barium esophagram has been deemphasized in the diagnosis and management of patients …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common medical problem in the United
States. As a result, laparoscopic antireflux surgery is a common surgical procedure. At the …

The barium esophagram is an essential component in the workup of a patient with
dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux disease, especially when considering antireflux …