Relevance of Barium Studies in an Era of Cross-Sectional Imaging in a Low Resource Economy

Purpose: The demand for barium tests has steadily decreased since the development of contemporary imaging technology, a variety reasons, in current era cancer. It is crucial to note right now that exams will never be unnecessary. Barium have largely been superseded by number advanced modalities recent years, including high resolution ultrasonography, endoscopy, colonoscopy, computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance (MRI), and defecography. swallows still outperform manometry, 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring assessment motility issues, sub-mucosal lesions, extrinsic pathology even though these diagnostic techniques are equally helpful evaluation illnesses. target maintain traditional study method patient's benefit proper care, as well keep it alive. objective safeguard radiology standard patient care rather than "save" only this technology. main aim review various forms studies
 Methodology: Relevant databases such PubMed, Google Scholar Embase search literature related studies cross sectional were used study. Search strategy keywords studies, cross-sectional low resource economies. This may include terms swallow, meal, tomography, imaging.
 Findings: Conventional examinations purpose determining state mucosa, diameter lumen, degree, type obstruction CT MRI essentially them. Additionally, offers live data on intestinal transit duration motility. On scan, characteristics not visible
 Recommendations: To prevent modality from going extinct ultimately harming patients, teaching institutions should encourage radiologists become conversant with studies.