Table 1 Real-time MRI protocol of the esophagus and EGJ.

From: Visualization of deglutition and gastroesophageal reflux using real-time MRI: a standardized approach to image acquisition and assessment

Investigation

Sequence

Orientation

Slice thickness (mm)

Example

Planning

HASTE

axial

5

–

coronal

5

–

TRUFI

axial

5

–

coronal

5

–

Bolus Transit

Real-time MRI

sagittal

8

Fig. 1

coronal EGJ

8

Fig. 2

Valsalva maneuver

Real-time MRI

Sagittal

8

–

coronal EJG

8

–

Optional Planes

Real-time MRI

axial EGJ

8

Figure S1

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