Can Esophageal Anatomy Help to Choose Between Functional Luminal Imaging Probe ( FLIP ) and Barium Esophagogram in Achalasia? | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Can Esophageal Anatomy Help to Choose Between Functional Luminal Imaging Probe ( FLIP ) and Barium Esophagogram in Achalasia?
Key Points
FLIP may complement barium esophagogram in achalasia assessments, providing additional insights.
Caution is advised in interpreting FLIP results, particularly following achalasia treatment.
Further investigations are necessary to clarify the roles of FLIP and barium esophagogram in patient evaluations.
Understanding esophageal anatomy could guide the choice between FLIP and barium esophagogram.
Abstract
FLIP is complementary to BE and should be interpreted with caution, notably after achalasia treatment. Further studies should determine the respective place of BE and FLIP in patients' work up.