Normal esophageal peristalsis

Case contributed by Matt A. Morgan
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Presenting for evaluation of gastro-esophageal reflux symptoms

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Cinefluoroscopy

Barium

Normal primary peristaltic stripping wave. The lower esophageal sphincter opens normally.

Case Discussion

This is an example of normal esophageal motility on a fluoroscopic evaluation with barium.

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