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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Paediapaedia: Upper GI for Impacted Foreign Body in Former Esophageal Atresia Paediapaedia: Gastrointestinal Procedure Descriptions

Upper GI for Impacted Foreign Body in Former Esophageal Atresia

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


Patient Preparation:
None

Contrast:
Barium taken by mouth.

Technique:
Don't over distend the stomach.
Start with right side down to facilitate gastric emptying.
Give 5-10 cc of contrast.
Take lateral and AP views of the esophagus, focusing on the area of the surgical anastomosis which is the most likely site for a stricture and subsequent food impaction.
When contrast is seen to enter 3rd/4th part of duodenum, turn patient supine and document the position of the duodenal jejunal junction with a spot film. Observe motility of entire esophagus.

Views to Take:
Not applicable

References:
See References Chapter.

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