Which esophageal motility disorders are diagnosable by barium swallow?
- Of the five primary esophageal motility disorders, three may be diagnosed by barium swallow: achalasia, esophageal spasm, and ineffective esophageal motility.
- The two primary motility disorders that cannot be diagnosed by barium swallows are “nutcracker esophagus” and hyperactive lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
