The esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.he esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.
The average price of a standard echocardiogram is $1,400 and this rises to $3,300 for a transesophageal echocardiogram. The cost is usually covered by insurance, although there may be an out of pocket expense of up to $200.
1 Treadmill tests are between 60 and 80 percent accurate, while stress echo and nuclear tests are 80 to 90 percent accurate. 2  What are the costs? 3  Treadmill tests cost about $300; echo stress tests run about $1,500 and nuclear tests can go as high as $3,500. What degree of accuracy is needed? 2  Treadmill tests are between 60 and 80 percent accurate, while stress echo and nuclear tests are 80 to 90 percent accurate.