Delayed Images of the Thorax Following an Esophageal Transit Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

Delayed images of the thorax following an esophageal transit study may be ordered to determine

• A)the site of an esophageal stricture.
• B)aspirated radionuclide.
• C)scleroderma prognosis.
• D)reflux.

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