Imaging of the Esophagus in Children

Imaging of the Esophagus in Children

The main role of the esophagus is to facilitate passage of food from the mouth to the stomach. A number of conditions can alter esophageal structure or function including congenital anomalies, trauma, infection, and neoplasm. This article reviews the anatomy, imaging evaluation, and common problems...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Radiologic clinics of North America 2005-03, Vol.43 (2), p.283-302
1. Verfasser: Fordham, Lynn Ansley
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Child
Esophageal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - abnormalities
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Radiography - methods
Radiography, Thoracic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:The main role of the esophagus is to facilitate passage of food from the mouth to the stomach. A number of conditions can alter esophageal structure or function including congenital anomalies, trauma, infection, and neoplasm. This article reviews the anatomy, imaging evaluation, and common problems seen in the pediatric thoracic esophagus.
ISSN:0033-8389
1557-8275
DOI:10.1016/j.rcl.2005.01.001