Diagnostic/Tests

Question 1

Barium contrast studies

Answer 1

An x-ray examination that evaluates only the pharynx and esophagus is called a barium swallow. In addition to drinking barium, some patients are also given baking-soda crystals (similar to Alka-Seltzer) to further improve the images. This procedure is called an air-contrast or double-contrast upper GI.

Question 2

Endoscopic Visualization and Biopsy

Answer 2

What is an example of an endoscopic biopsy?

The endoscope can be inserted through your mouth, rectum, urinary tract or a small incision in your skin. Examples of endoscopic biopsy procedures include cystoscopy to collect tissue from inside your bladder, bronchoscopy to get tissue from inside your lung and colonoscopy to collect tissue from inside your colon.

Question 3

Manometry

Question 4

pH Monitoring