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Lateral chest x-ray following barium swallow
Lateral chest x-ray following barium swallow
The esophagus is seen to course behind the heart (red arrows). Note the close proximity of the esophagus to the left atrium (LA) and left ventricle (LV).
Courtesy of Sven Paulin, MD.
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