Upper GI Series Definition

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noun
A radiological study in which a solution containing barium sulfate is swallowed, allowing visualization of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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Upper GI Series Sentence Examples

  • The upper GI series looks at the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum, or the first section of the small intestine.

  • Because this liquid has usually been barium, a metallic, chalky substance, the upper GI series is sometimes called a barium swallow.

  • The upper GI series is particularly important in diagnosing infants.

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