A barium X-ray is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Barium X-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the GI tract, such as tumors, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures.

2024年11月18日 · When the upper GI tract is coated with barium, the radiologist can see the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and tell how well they’re working. An X-ray exam that evaluates only the pharynx and...

2023年9月21日 · A barium swallow, or upper GI series, is an x-ray test used to examine the upper digestive tract (the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine). Because these organs are normally not visible on x-rays, you need to swallow barium, a liquid that does show up on x-rays.

2022年2月14日 · The upper GI series typically uses barium as a liquid contrast agent. Barium : Barium is a thick, white and chalky substance that coats your insides to help them stand out in black and white. It isn’t absorbed by your gastrointestinal tract and goes right through you.

2021年4月15日 · An upper GI series is a noninvasive test to diagnose symptoms, diseases and conditions of the upper digestive tract. Another name for it is barium swallow because you drink a liquid containing barium, which makes the tract show up on X-rays.

In an upper GI series, fluoroscopy allows the radiologist to see the movement of the barium through the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum as a person drinks. Why is barium used with X-rays? Barium is a dry, white, chalky powder that is mixed with water to make a …

A barium swallow is diagnostic radiology exam using an X-ray to examine the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically the esophagus, throat and back of the mouth. A barium swallow can help diagnose structural or functional issues of the upper GI tract.

An upper gastrointestinal series, also called a barium swallow, barium study, or barium meal, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities.

An upper GI series, also called a barium swallow, uses x rays and fluoroscopy to help diagnose problems of the upper GI tract. An x ray is a picture created by using radiation and recorded on film or on a computer. Fluoroscopy is a form of x ray that makes it possible to see the internal organs and their motion on a video monitor.

2017年4月22日 · To do a barium swallow, you swallow a chalky white substance known as barium. It’s often mixed with water to make a thick drink that looks like a milkshake. When it’s swallowed, this liquid...