Drug-induced esophagitis detected by double-contrast radiography

Patients with esophageal symptoms following drug ingestion underwent double-contrast upper gastrointestinal studies, and radiographic findings are described. Superficial esophageal ulceration and subtle mucosal abnormalities, which have not been seen on single-contrast radiographs, were confirmed on...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 147; no. 2; p. 365
Main Authors Creteur, V, Laufer, I, Kressel, H Y, Caroline, D F, Goren, R A, Evers, K A, Glick, S N, Gatenby, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1983
Subjects
Adult
Barium Sulfate
Doxycycline - adverse effects
Doxycycline - analogs & derivatives
Esophagitis - chemically induced
Esophagitis - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Quinidine - adverse effects
Radiography
Tetracycline - adverse effects
Ulcer - chemically induced
Ulcer - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Patients with esophageal symptoms following drug ingestion underwent double-contrast upper gastrointestinal studies, and radiographic findings are described. Superficial esophageal ulceration and subtle mucosal abnormalities, which have not been seen on single-contrast radiographs, were confirmed on double-contrast radiographs. Erosions or ulcers usually occur in the region of the aortic arch and occasionally lower in the esophagus. Repeat esophagrams after withdrawal of the medication indicate resolution of the symptoms.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.147.2.6836116