DYNAMIC RADIOLOGY OF SWALLOWING DISORDERS

Dysphagia is a common symptom from the oral cavity, pharynx and esopha gus, and its causes may be morphological or functional. A biphasic bar ium swallow is the best way of evaluating these patients. Using a care ful clinical history, and by tailoring the examination to the individu al case, the radiologist is usually able to pinpoint the cause of the patient's complaints and suggest further diagnostic procedures and tre atment.