Presentation
Swallowing difficulties. Attended ENT department.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal barium swallow
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Normal appearances of the esophagus. Also note the normal extrinsic impressions on both cervical and thoracic esophagus.
Normal gastro-esophageal junction.
Case Discussion
Although less commonly performed than previously, of all the barium studies available, it remains one of the more useful in a selection of clinical circumstances.