Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Sherry, My mom had her first dilation yesterday and they did not check for perforation with a barium swallow. When I asked the doctor, he said they used to do that in the past and now they can see whether there has been any tear without barium. . > > How many different type of dilation of " E " are there? Do they usally > check for perforations with a barium swallow afterwards? I just had > one at TCC on 20th and they didn't check for perforation. In the past > when I had dilations they always checked with barium swallow. Maybe > procedures have changed. > Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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