References: Barium esophagram

What is Barrett's esophagus? What causes Barrett's esophagus? What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Who gets Barrett's esophagus? How do I know for sure if I have Barrett's?

Is there a cure for my Barrett's esophagus?

Pathogenesis Complications Diagnosis Treatment

Lifestyle Changes Medical Therapies Surgical Therapy

What is EGD with biopsy? What is histology?

What is dysplasia?

Do we know how cancer develops in Barrett's? If I have Barrett's, will I get cancer?

What are the treatment options for high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's? What are the treatment options for cancer in Barrett's?

What are some non-surgical or investigational therapies for Barrett's?

What is endoscopic biopsy surveillance? What is flow cytometry?

What is esophagectomy?

Barium esophagram

Johnston BT, Troshinsky MB, Castell JA, Castell DO. Comparison of barium radiology with esophageal pH monitoring in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1996; 91(6):1181-5.

Ott DJ, Dodds WJ, Wu WC, Gelfand DW, Hogan WJ, Stewart ET. Current status of radiology in evaluating for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1982; 4(4):365-75.