Roozbeh Houshyar MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jonathan R. Cogley MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tara Marie Catanzano MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Paul B. Markarian MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

This exhibit aims to: 1. Review uses and special considerations for performing modified barium swallow with speech therapist. 2. Review findings important for the radiologist and how they tie in with the findings most important to the speech therapist. 3. Review of common and interesting cases.

Proper technique in performing modified barium swallow and safety concerns Review of normal anatomy and physiology during swallowing Review of pathologic and physiologic findings on modified barium swallow and their clinical significance Sample cases of conventional and uncommon findings Discussion on the role of modified barium swallow in the age of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) Summary

The importance and challenges of modified barium swallow (cine esophagram with speech therapist) are presented. This exhibit will review: Proper technique of performing modified barium swallow Clinical importance of modified barium swallow as a quick and safe study Normal swallow anatomy and physiology Sample cases and findings

Houshyar, R, Cogley, J, Catanzano, T, Markarian, P, Spoon Full of Barium: A Pictoral Review of Modified Barium Swallow aka Cine Esophagram with Speech Therapist.  Radiological Society of North America 2010 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 28 - December 3, 2010 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2010/9015543.html