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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 [ĕ-sof″ah-gog´rah-fe]
radiography of the esophagus.

esophagography
radiography of the esophagus.


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10) Diagnostic tests such as esophagography and bronchoscopy are useful in ruling out traumatic or spontaneous esophageal (Boerhaave's syndrome) or bronchial tree ruptures.
In four patients, the diagnosis was determined intraoperatively; two of these patients underwent nondiagnostic, preoperative esophagography.
Barium esophagography is the single most valuable tool for making the diagnosis.
 
 
 
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