Barium swallow study (also known as esophagram)

Your child will be given a liquid containing barium to drink with a bottle, spoon or cup. Barium shows up well on X-ray. A series of X-rays are taken to evaluate what happens as your child swallows the liquid.

Related conditions:

• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Esophageal achalasia
• Feeding disorders
• Oral-motor and oral-sensory problems
• Swallowing disorders
• Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia

Related services:

• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Esophageal achalasia
• Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia