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How do you prepare for an Esophagram?
For a satisfactory exam, your stomach must be empty. It is important that you not eat or drink anything for four hours before your exam. Additionally, do not use gum, mints or cigarettes after midnight the night before your exam. If your doctor gave you an order, please bring it with you.
What happens in Esophagram?
An esophagram is a radiology study of the esophagus – the part of the body connecting the mouth and stomach. In this exam, barium is used as a contrast agent to assess the anatomy and function of the esophagus with fluoroscopy and x-ray. Images are taken with fluoroscopy with low dose x-rays.
What is an Esophagram?
Listen to pronunciation. (ee-SAH-fuh-gram) A series of x-ray pictures of the esophagus taken after a patient drinks a liquid containing barium sulfate (a form of the silver-white metallic element barium).
How long does it take to get barium swallow results?
What to expect during a barium swallow. A barium swallow is performed in radiology by a radiology tech. The entire procedure takes approximately 30 minutes, and you should have results within a few days.
Is Esophagram safe?
It is safe, noninvasive, and may be used to help accurately diagnose pain, acid reflux, blood in the stool and other symptoms. You will be instructed on how to prepare.
How long does it take for an esophagram test?
It is only the endoscopy test that is uncomfortable. An esophagram test usually takes 15 minutes to be performed. However, the patient will need to be drinking the barium laced contrast fluid for up to an hour before the test.
Why is the esophagram test called a swallow X-ray?
The esophagram test is also known as a barium swallow x-ray test. This is because it is conducted with the use of a contrast material known as barium. The esophagram test involves the use of this type of contrast followed by an imaging scan that is conducted of the area.
What is the procedure for the Cine esophagogram?
An esophagram procedure, known as the cine esophagogram, is also considered a popular investigative technique for screening those who may have motor disabilities of the esophagus. To prepare for the test, it is important to discuss the use of any long term medications or kinds of allergies.
Where does the esophagram test upper GI take place?
The term esophagram test upper GI indicates that this test is being conducted on the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This does not change the scope of the test whatsoever.