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Upper GI and Small Bowel Series


•	Definition
•	Why is the Test Performed?
•	How is the Test Performed?
•	How to Prepare for the Test?
•	How will the Test Feel?
•	Normal Values
•	What do Abnormal Results Mean?
•	Special Considerations
•	Risks
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Alternate Names : Barium Swallow X-Ray, GI Series, Upper GI Series

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What do Abnormal Results Mean?

In the esophagus, abnormal results may mean:
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal stricture (benign)
- Hiatal hernia (a portion of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening)
- Diverticula (a pouch-like sac that protrudes from the walls of an organ)
- Ulcers (open sores)
- Achalasia (esophagus fails to relax)
In the stomach, abnormal results may mean:
- Gastric cancer
- Gastric ulcer; benign
- Polyps (a tumor that is usually noncancerous that grows on the mucous membrane)
- Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach)
- Pyloric stenosis (a narrowing of the opening from the stomach)
In the small intestines the test may reveal:
- Tumors
- Malabsorption syndrome (inadequate absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract)
- Inflammation of the small intestines

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

Topics that might be of interest to you

Diseases & Conditions

• Achalasia
• Alcoholic Neuropathy
• Annular Pancreas
• CMV - Gastroenteritis/Colitis
• Crohn's Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Diverticulitis
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Stricture - Benign
• Gastric Cancer
• Gastric Ulcer
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gastroparesis
• Hiatal Hernia
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Lower Esophageal Ring (Schatzki)
• Malabsorption
• Ovarian Cancer
• Peptic Ulcer
• Primary or Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Tumor

Tests & Exams

• Barium Enema
• X-Ray

Other Topics

• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Mucosa
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
• Ulcers

Review Date : 1/21/2003
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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