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Despite new imaging and endoscopic techniques, the study of the esophagus using barium contrast medium continues to be the fundamental radiographic analysis used for research into gastroesophageal reflux. Before illustrating how these techniques work, it is worth recalling some basic notions of esophageal anatomy.
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Michelon, A., Penini, M., Giorgetti, P.G. (1999). Imaging of Gastroesophageal Reflux. In: Dal Negro, R.W., Allegra, L. (eds) Pneumological Aspects of Gastroesophageal Reflux. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2147-1_12
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