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Investigation of choice for dysphagia lusoria is?

A
Barium studies
B
X-ray
C
CT angiography
D
Esophageal manometry
High-Yield Explanation
Dysphagia lusoria Compression of the oesophagus by the aberrant right subclan aery * Barium study of the esophagus may show the indentation on the posterior esophageal wall by the aery. * Chest x-ray can demonstrate enlargement of the superior mediastinum. * CT angiography and MRI thorax are the best diagnostic modalities that could identify the dysphagia lusoria. * In children, the most common presentations are stridor and recurrent chest infections, may be due to their tracheal softening comparing to adult population.

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