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Does an esophagram check for narrowing and strictures?what is the difference between an esophagram and a modified barium swallow?
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Yes: Modified study assess upper swallowing problems, done by radiologist and speech pathologist to look for aspiration and swallowing muscles problems. Esophogram assess for stricture and narrowing , done by radiologist.
Answered 11/26/2015
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