an X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract to evaluate for ulcers, tumors, & bleeding
An x?ray using barium to view the act of swallowing, the esophagus or stomach; can show if a person may be aspirating.
an investigation for cancer of the oesophagus (gullet) or stomach and you drink the barium
an x-ray of the throat and esophagus (eh-SOF-uh-gus), the tube connecting the throat to the stomach
a procedure used to examine your esophagus for abnormalities
a radiographic (x-ray) examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically the pharynx (back of mouth and throat) and the esophagus (hollow tube of muscle extending from below the tongue to the stomach)
a series of x-ray films that monitor dye as it travels through the stomach
a series of X-rays that are taken after the patient has ingested barium, which coats the surface of the esophagus and highlights its contours
a type of X-ray investigation
A test in which X-rays are taken after one has swallowed some liquid barium. The test is used to diagnose and determine the extent of swallowing problems. See also Upper GI X-Ray.
patient drinks a liquid containing barium, the barium coats the esophageal lining, making any abnormal growth visible in x-rays
A diagnostic technique to "see" a tumor in the digestive system. A series of x-rays is taken after the patient swallows liquid barium. Barium coats the surface of the digestive tract and helps create a good picture.
The use of a milky solution (barium sulfate) given orally to allow x-ray examination of the upper intestine.
An Xray examination using barium to assess the swallowing function
An x-ray study of the portion of the digestive canal between the throat and stomach (esophagus) in which the patient swallows a barium mixture while the x-ray doctor watches for signs of narrowing, irregularity, or blockage. No preparation is required except fasting. Sometimes, in a procedure called an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series, the barium is also observed after it enters the stomach to check for stomach problems or ulcers.
a test that uses a special substance called barium to coat the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine so that they can be seen on X-ray.
An X-ray test used to define the anatomy of the upper digestive tract. The test involves filling the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines with a pink (pleasant tasting) liquid material (barium).
An X-ray in which contrast material is swallowed and goes down the esophageal tube and stomach. This will show evidence of abnormalities.
(also GI series; upper GI series) - The purpose of the test is to detect abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines. This test may be done in an office or a hospital radiology department. More Information
A series of x-rays of the esophagus. The x-ray pictures are taken after the person drinks a solution that contains barium. The barium coats and outlines the esophagus on the x-ray. Also called an esophagram and upper GI series.
The use of special solution (barium sulfate) given orally to allow X ray examination of the upper intestinal tract.
A barium swallow is a medical imaging procedure used to examine the upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.