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Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
Alternate Names : Barium Swallow X-Ray, GI Series, Upper GI Series
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Normal Values
The esophagus, stomach, and small intestine are normal in size and contour.
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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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