digestive disorders
Esophageal Ruptures
Diagnosis of Esophageal Ruptures
X-rays of the chest and abdomen Esophagography To diagnose ruptures of the esophagus, doctors take x-rays of the chest and abdomen. Doctors confirm the diagnosis by doing esophagography. In this test, doctors take an x-ray or video of the esophagus after the person swallows a liquid (a Radiographic Contrast Agents ) that makes the lining of the esophagus visible on the x-ray. They must use a special type of contrast agent that does not irritate the chest cavity. 