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  • Title: The role of barium swallow in the management of the globus pharyngeus.
    Author: Alaani A, Vengala S, Johnston MN.
    Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol; 2007 Sep; 264(9):1095-7. PubMed ID: 17453226.
    Abstract:
    Globus pharyngeus is a common benign condition with controversial management. Patients with globus pharyngeus are usually investigated to exclude the possibility of upper aerodiagestive malignancies. There is a great debate about the role of barium swallow in the management of this condition. Review of 1,145 barium swallow repourts of patients presented with globus pharyngeus between 1999 and 2004 has failed to diagnose any patient with pharyngeal or oesophageal cancer. We conclude that barium swallow should not be requested systematically as part of management of globus pharyngeus patients. This approach will reduce the cost and radiation effect of unnecessary investigations.
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