Bertelson NL, Myers JA (2010) Routine postoperative upper gastro- intestinal fluoroscopy is unnecessary after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement. Surg Endosc 24:2188-2191Bertelson NL, Myers JA. Routine postoperative upper gastrointes- tinal fluoroscopy is unnecessary after laparoscopic adjustable...
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...
The videoclip is of a lateral view on videofluoroscopy in a patient with a cricopharyngeal bar, which is seen impinging on the barium column posteriorly (arrow). Note that after completion of the initial swallow there is slight retention of residue in the valleculae and piriform sinuses. Thi...
fluoroscopy to determine whether there was leakage of the contrast agent from the stomach or duodenum and x-ray films were taken for analysis.The result was positive for upper GI tract perforation if contrast agent leakage was present and vice versa.Results:All the 112 patients underwent gastro...
Upper GI fluoroscopyBACKGROUND: The best radiographic modality to diagnose staple line leaks following bariatric surgery remains controversial. Two common studies used are upper gastrointestinal (UGI) fluoroscopy and computed tomography (CT). This study sought to determine the better modality in detecting...
Upper GI fluoroscopyThe best radiographic modality to diagnose staple line leaks following bariatric surgery remains controversial. Two common studies used are upper gastrointestinal (UGI) fluoroscopy and computed tomography (CT). This study sought to determine the better modality in detecting clinically ...
USE OF ROADMAP FLUOROSCOPY IN UPPER GI ENDOSCOPYdoi:10.1055/s-0040-1705058Weigt, JElhossary, WObst, WMaciej, PEndoscopy
fluoroscopyintestinal volvulusmulticentre studyradiologiststertiary care centreIntroduction Early diagnosis and treatment of intestinal volvulus are important to reduce morbidity. A fluoroscopic upper GI study is the gold standard for diagnosis and may be performed in a secondary or tertiary care centre prior...
Results 76 upper GI SEMS were inserted in 59 patients between 1st January and 31st December 2016. There were 42 men and 17 women. The mean age of the group was 68.5 (range 41–89) years. SEMS insertion – This was undertaken by experienced endoscopists utilising fluoroscopy in all cases...
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...