Methods: A prospectively conducted masked study was carried out in which 109 GERD patients were recruited ... (OCT), radionuclide scintigraphy, barium swallow and finally 24-h esophageal pH ...

one patient did not undergo barium swallow study; eight patients were lost after this stage of work-up, so that only 89 patients underwent radionuclide scintigraphy; and 19 patients did not give ...

Higher sensitivity of CT scan and oesophagoscopy compared with barium swallow for suspected oesophageal food bolus. Early oesophagoscopy and removal of impacted food bolus/foreign body to avoid ...

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Left untreated, GERD can damage the esophagus and lead to health complications. When you swallow, a band of muscle around the esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), relaxes to ...

Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, or when acid from your stomach bubbles up into your esophagus. Causes of acid reflux include certain foods and drinks, medications, and obesity. You may have ...

A middle-aged woman presented with dysphagia and globus sensation. Upper endoscopy was unremarkable and barium swallow revealed persistent, smooth indentation of the posterior aspect of the upper ...

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is a common condition that happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. It can be triggered by ...