RAO Esophagram correct answers CR to T5-T6
35°-40° oblique
Collimation from lateral borders only. Leave open 17" LW
RAO Esophagram Criteria correct answers Entire esophagus demonstrated
Esophagus midway between spine and heart
must include esophagogastric junction at diaphragm
Lateral Esophagram correct answers True lateral
CR to T5-T6
Collimation from lateral borders only. Leave open 17" LW
Lateral Esophagram Criteria correct answers Entire esophagus demonstrated
Esophagus midway between spine and heart
must include esophagogastric junction at diaphragm
Swimmer's Esophagram correct answers Performed to visualize Proximal Esophagus
True lateral
CR to T5-T6 left arm extended posteriorly
Collimation from lateral borders only. Leave open 17" LW
Swimmer's Esophagram Criteria correct answers Arms not superimposing esophagus
Entire esophagus demonstrated
Esophagus midway between spine and heart
must include esophagogastric junction at diaphragm