Radiological assessment of dysphagia with endoscopic correlation.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1985
Abstract
Four hundred fifty consecutive patients with dysphagia were evaluated radiologically over a 14-month period; 127 of these (28.2%) were also examined endoscopically. The most common abnormality seen was dysmotility (34%), followed by hiatal hernia, benign stricture, and esophagitis. Correlation with endoscopy was generally good. Radiologic study demonstrated all cases of esophageal malignancy; radiologic/endoscopic correlation was also strong in patients with moderate or severe esophagitis, though the radiologist had some difficulty detecting mild inflammation. Endoscopy failed to demonstrate some benign strictures. Radiologic study was relatively accurate in detecting significant organic disease; most motility disorders were not detected by endoscopy. For these reasons, as well as lower cost, increased convenience, and patient comfort, radiologic assessment is recommended as the primary method of evaluating patients with dysphagia.
Volume
157
Issue
3
First Page
599
Last Page
602
ISSN
0033-8419
Published In/Presented At
Halpert, R. D., Feczko, P. J., Spickler, E. M., & Ackerman, L. V. (1985). Radiological assessment of dysphagia with endoscopic correlation. Radiology, 157(3), 599–602. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.157.3.4059545
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
4059545
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article