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Risks of esophagram?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Minimal: Risks are minimal as basically you swallow a substance while having x-rays. You could have a reaction to the material.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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