A patient with chronic history of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory consumption reveals epigastric pain, mostly at night, which is gnawing and burning in sensation. Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities would be the most appropriate initial diagnostic imaging modality for follow-up of possible peptic ulcer disease?

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The most appropriate initial diagnostic imaging modality for follow-up of possible peptic ulcer disease is an upper gastrointestinal barium study, which is a safe and non-invasive method for detecting ulcers and other abnormalities in the digestive tract. Endoscopy is a more invasive and expensive procedure that may be reserved for patients who do not respond to initial treatment or have other concerning symptoms. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and enteroclysis are not indicated for the diagnosis of peptic ulcers.

A Patient with Chronic History of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Consumption Reveals