Images are made by using a special form of X-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material such as barium that you take by mouth. Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the upper GI tract is coated with barium, the radiologist can see the esophagus, stomach ...
FluoroscopyMalrotationNeonatesSimulation educationUpper gastrointestinal seriesVolvulusLife-threatening midgut volvulus usually occurs in infants with malrotation and requires rapid diagnosis and surgical treatment to prevent bowel necrosis and death. However, because of the low frequency of upper gastrointestinal ...
The decision on the advisability of gastrostomy feeding is also influenced by the likelihood that therapeutic maneuvers, which may be tested during videofluoroscopy, will reduce or eliminate aspiration; the natural history of the underlying disease; and the patient's cognitive function. After exclusion...
Impaired UES opening is often seen as a cricopharyngeal bar on lateral view videofluoroscopy (Video 2). This can result from abnormalities in magnitude or timing or UES relaxation, paradoxical UES contraction, or abnormal UES distensibility. Complete bolus clearance from the pharynx may still occur...
It is important to balance a standardized fluoroscopy protocol while tailoring the exam for each surgical and patient situation. Here we will briefly review common postoperative anatomy in the upper gastrointestinal tract, propose fluoroscopic techniques to improve postoperative leak detection, and ...
Bain GI, Hunt J, Mehta JA (1997). Operative fluoroscopy in hand and upper limb surgery. One hundred cases. Journal of Hand Surgery (American Edition), 22B(5): 656-658.Bain GI, Hunt, J and Mehta J A.(1997): Operative fluoroscopy in hand and upper limb surgery: First 100 cases. ...
USE OF ROADMAP FLUOROSCOPY IN UPPER GI ENDOSCOPYdoi:10.1055/s-0040-1705058Weigt, JElhossary, WObst, WMaciej, PEndoscopy
FluoroscopyGastroesophageal refluxUpper gastrointestinal seriesYieldBackgroundOutpatient, non-emergent upper gastrointestinal (GI) series are frequently requested in children with no surgical history who have nonspecific symptoms such as abdominal pain, failure to thrive and vomiting. The positive yield of an...