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Can barium swallow test tell about tumours, ulcers and narrowing of foodpipe? Doctor said barium study can miss hiatus hernia n gerd but it can effectively detect any kind of ulcer/tumour? Is this true statement? Would endoscopy be needed too?
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Barium is outdated investigation, cect with oral contrast is better.
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Barium swallow will give some information definitely.
These days CECT abdomen and endoscopy are preferred investigation for final diagnoses.
There are more specific tests for GERD.
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