Learning objectives
To describe the technique of upper GI series in children with demonstration of normal radiological anatomy and different imaging findings of various upper GIT pathologies.
Background
Upper GI series is optimal for evaluating structural anomalies of the upper GIT,
dysmotility disorders and also to detect most of upper GIT congenital malformations.
It is frequently requested for children complaining of vomiting,
dysphagia and recurrent chest infections.
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Findings and procedure details
Upper GI series includes examination of the upper GIT from the oropharynx till the duodenojejunal flexure by single contrast technique,
through administration of barium orally (Diluted light barium) or water soluble low osmolar contrast if there is risk of aspiration; using bottle or though nasogastric tube if the patient unable to drink.
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Once the patient begins drinking,
we obtain an anteroposterior image of the esophagus and then turn the patient to the right lateral position,
We obtain a lateral view of the esophagus and...
Conclusion
Upper GI series has diagnostic value in demonstration of normal anatomy and detection of pathologies and its associated complications of the upper GIT in children.
Personal information
Eman Ahmed Hamed
Radiology Resident
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Radiology Section
Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University
Dr.
Leila Mohamed Rawash
Associate Professor of Radiodiagnosis
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Radiology Section
Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University
Dr.
Mennatallah Hatem Shalaby
Associate Professor of Radiodiagnosis
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Radiology Section
Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University
Dr.
Shaimaa Abdelsattar Mohammad
Associate Professor of Radiodiagnosis
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Radiology Section
Faculty of...
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