Esophageal retention on modified barium swallow study: Limited predictive value for true esophageal pathology

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology

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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Sep 22, 2025; 16(3): 108900
Published online Sep 22, 2025. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v16.i3.108900

Table 3 Logistic regression analyses comparing esophageal retention on modified barium swallow study with esophageal pathology per physician expert and subsequent esophageal testing results, controlling for age, sex and body mass index, with results reported as odds ratio (95%CI)

	Confirmed esophageal pathology¹ (n = 83)	Esophagogastroduodenoscopy abnormality (n = 53)	Esophagram abnormality (n = 64)	Manometry abnormality² (n = 31)	Anti-reflux abnormality³ (n = 11)
Modified barium swallow study	1.17 (0.42-3.27)	0.71 (0.17-2.95)	1.67 (0.49-5.84)	0.79 (0.15-4.14)	0.16 (0.00-452.98)

¹Based on comprehensive evaluation of gastroenterology clinic notes and esophageal studies by two board-certified gastroenterologists with specialized training in esophageal disorders.

²Based on Chicago Classification 3.0.

³Based on DeMeester > 14.7 or total acid exposure > 6.

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Citation: Chen SL, Partida D, Wang C, Kathpalia P. Esophageal retention on modified barium swallow study: Limited predictive value for true esophageal pathology. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2025; 16(3): 108900
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v16.i3.108900

Chen SL, Partida D, Wang C, Kathpalia P. Esophageal retention on modified barium swallow study: Limited predictive value for true esophageal pathology. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2025; 16(3): 108900 [PMID: 41024989 DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.v16.i3.108900]

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