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NOS - Not specified : BAS - Barium Swallow Achalasia - Read Topic

Dilation and tortuosity of the esophagus with retained food debris. The esophagus tapers smoothly distally prior to the GE junction. The LES fails to open during the exam. Occasional small jets of contrast were seen passing into the stomach.

ACR Code: 7 . 6

Original Source: Joseph J Probst
Submitted by: Joseph J Probst - Author Information
Affiliation: National Capital Consortium
Approved By: Albert V Porambo - Editor Information
Affiliation: National Capital Consortium

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