Eso

Question 1

 Demonstrates the esophagus
through the superimposed
thoracic vertebrae.
 To demonstrate degree of
lateral displacements of
esophagus

Answer 1

AP PROJECTION

Question 2

Demonstrate the entire contrast
filled esophagus free from
superimposition of the heart and
vertebra.

Answer 2

PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION –RAO POSITION

Question 3

Demonstrates the entire
esophagus between thoracic
spine and heart.

Answer 3

LATERAL PROJECTION

Question 4

 Best demonstrates the upper
esophagus without superimposition of shoulders.

Answer 4

Swimmers lateral Projection

Question 5

The ___ position is used to obtain more complete contrast filling of the esophagus (especially filling of the proximal part) by
having the barium column flow against gravity.

Answer 5

RECUMBENT POSITION

Question 6

The _____ position is routinely used for the demonstration of esophageal varices.

Answer 6

recumbent

Question 7

Demonstrates anterior or
posterior displacements of
esophagus.

Answer 7

Lateral Projection

Question 8

Best single projection of
barium-filled esophagus

Answer 8

PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION –RAO POSITION