title: Limited value of overhead films in esophageal studies.
abstract: In 200 barium examinations of the esophagus, the routine use of three overhead films made no substantive contribution to better diagnosis. These data suggest that except as requested by the fluoroscopist, overhead films may be omitted from esophageal studies.
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Schultz
mesh_terms: D001464:Barium; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001464:Barium