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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Suspected achalasia (long-standing dysphagia for liquids and solids)

Recommended: Barium Esophagram (bird's beak) + Esophageal manometry is the preferred imaging study for suspected achalasia (long-standing dysphagia for liquids and solids). Manometry is the gold standard.

Recommended study

Barium Esophagram (bird's beak) + Esophageal manometry

XR Oral contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Outpatient Reviewed

Manometry is the gold standard. EGD to exclude pseudoachalasia (tumor at GE junction).

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