Open AccessUpper gastrointestinal barium evaluation of duodenal pathology: A pictorial review
Author(s) -
Pankaj Gupta,
Uma Debi,
Saroj Kant Sinha,
Kaushal Kishor Prasad
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v6.i8.613
Subject(s) - medicine , duodenum , esophagus , barium , gastrointestinal tract , small intestine , radiology , barium sulfate , pathology , gastroenterology , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry
Like other parts of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), duodenum is subject to a variety of lesions both congenital and acquired. However, unlike other parts of the GIT viz. esophagus, rest of the small intestine and large intestine, barium evaluation of duodenal lesions is technically more challenging and hence not frequently reported. With significant advances in computed tomography technology, a thorough evaluation including intraluminal, mural and extramural is feasible in a single non-invasive examination. Notwithstanding, barium evaluation still remains the initial and sometimes the only imaging study in several parts of the world. Hence, a thorough acquaintance with the morphology of various duodenal lesions on upper gastrointestinal barium examination is essential in guiding further evaluation. We reviewed our experience with various common and uncommon barium findings in duodenal abnormalities.