What does a contrast-enhanced esophageal radiograph mean?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 25 years old this year when I have a contrast esophageal X-ray, what does it mean? Thanks for the advice doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Dr. Vuong Kim Ngan - Department of Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What does Contrast esophageal X-ray with a defect on the film mean? , the doctor answered as follows:
During X-ray of the esophagus, the patient will be given a contrast agent, films will be taken or shown during the drug's passage through the esophagus. In the lumen of the esophagus, when there is a drug defect, it means that the area may be damaged, sometimes the defect is caused by the patient swallowing air and the drug in. When there is a suspected defect, the reader will usually recommend an esophagoscopy for further confirmation.
If you still have questions about taking an X-ray of the oesophagus with a defect, you can go to a medical facility of Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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