title: Barium swallow.
abstract: After completing this article, the reader should be able to: Describe the functional phases and anatomy of swallowing. Detail common underlying causes of dysphagia and their radiographic signs and clinical correlates. List the risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Differentiate the procedures and goals of barium swallow from those of modified barium swallow. Predict future trends in demand for barium contrast imaging exams related to swallowing dysfunction.
authors.forename: Bryant
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Furlow
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000191:economics; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000191:economics; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014741:Video Recording
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate