| Popis: |
Radiology and endoscopy are the two main diagnostic techniques used to evaluate patients with esophageal symptoms. Esophagoscopy has certain advantages including the ability to obtain biopsies and perform therapeutic intervention. In this chapter, endoscopic procedural issues such as sedation and antibiotic prophylaxis are discussed. The indications for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and the complementary role of barium esophagram are also addressed. Examples of selected esophageal lesions such as diverticula, rings, and webs are shown. |
