A member asked:

I had a barium swallow today and the tech and pa said they saw something like a calcification. could this be serious?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Official report: 'radiographic examinations are most accurately read by radiologist. I would not be concerned and wait for his report. Otherwise only guessing and guessing is not accurate. Some calcifications are normal.

Answered 2/5/2014

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