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esophagography

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e·soph·a·gog·ra·phy (-sf-ggr-f)
n.
Radiographic visualization of the esophagus using a swallowed radiopaque contrast medium.

esophagography
radiography of the esophagus.


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Barium esophagography is the single most valuable tool for making the diagnosis.
Barium esophagography is the initial diagnostic procedure for patients with GERD who present with dysphagia because it has greater sensitivity (95%) than endoscopy in detecting strictures.
A Gastrografin esophagography did not detect any evidence of esophageal perforation.
 
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