Role of upper GI series in children

Congress:

ECR 2019

Poster Number:

C-0963

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Volvulus, Swallowing disorders, Congenital, Barium meal, Conventional radiography, Paediatric

Authors:

E. ahmed, L. Mohamed Rawash, M. Hatem Shalaby, S. Abdelsattar Mohammad. ; CAIRO/EG

DOI:

10.26044/ecr2019/C-0963

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2019/C-0963

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. [1]