Presentation
Parkinson disease and swallowing difficulty.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Barium aspiration
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Aspiration of barium into the airway and right bronchial tree.
Esophageal dysmotility.
Degenerative changes as endplate sclerosis and marginal osteophyte formation along with the dorsal spinal column
Median sternotomy.
Case Discussion
The fluoroscopic study is the imaging modality of choice for the investigation of dysphagia. It represents a good non-invasive, rapid and cost-effective diagnostic exam, and can show esophageal morphology, distensibility, and contractility.