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Flow artifacts in double-contrast esophagography.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  4048465     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Artifacts related to barium flow during double-contrast esophagography may obscure mucosal surface details. Double-contrast esophagograms with flow artifacts of 35 patients were evaluated to determine the effect on radiographic interpretation and to assess the method of examination. Initial radiographs obtained during swallowing of barium were compared with those obtained after a slight delay while patients repeatedly dry swallowed. When severe surface flow artifacts were present, the extent of mucosal disease was underestimated in all cases. Mild surface flow artifacts interfered with the demonstration of the reticular pattern of Barrett esophagus, and luminal flow artifacts caused misinterpretation. The demonstration of strictures was unaffected by flow artifacts. This study suggests that the dry swallowing maneuver and some delay improve depiction of esophageal surface details on double-contrast radiographs and obviate interpretive error from barium flow artifacts.
Authors:
D D Maglinte; J C Lappas; S M Chernish; R T Anger; R E Miller
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  157     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1985 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-11-15     Completed Date:  1985-11-15     Revised Date:  2010-07-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  535-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Barium Sulfate / diagnostic use
Bicarbonates / diagnostic use
Citrates / diagnostic use
Citric Acid*
Deglutition
Drug Combinations / diagnostic use
Esophagitis / radiography
Esophagus / radiography*
Humans
Methods
Simethicone / diagnostic use
Sodium Bicarbonate*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Bicarbonates; 0/Citrates; 0/Drug Combinations; 0/citric acid, sodium bicarbonate drug combination; 144-55-8/Sodium Bicarbonate; 77-92-9/Citric Acid; 7727-43-7/Barium Sulfate; 8050-81-5/Simethicone

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