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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Solid food dysphagia, suspected esophageal stricture

Recommended: Barium Esophagram + EGD with biopsy is the preferred imaging study for solid food dysphagia, suspected esophageal stricture. Differentiates peptic (smooth) from malignant (irregular) stricture.

Recommended study

Barium Esophagram + EGD with biopsy

XR Oral contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Outpatient Reviewed

Differentiates peptic (smooth) from malignant (irregular) stricture. EGD with biopsy is definitive.

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