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Upper GI and Small Bowel Series

Alternate Names : Barium Swallow

Upper GI and Small Bowel Series | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values | Pictures and Images | Attribution

What do the test results mean?

The X-rays may show several different abnormalities including:

esophageal abnormalities, such as esophageal atresia

cancer

noncancerous tumors

peptic ulcer disease

The test can also detect other conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is a disorder in which the stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus.

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Author: James Compton, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/13/01

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