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A barium meal is a procedure in which barium barium sulfate is ingested by a patient and, in conjunction with X-rays, images depicting the the distal esophagus, stomach and duodenum can be obtained digestive system. There are 2 varieties of barium meal, these being single and double contrast meals. A single contrast meal uses only barium to image the upper gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract while a double contrast meal uses barium as well as air. ...
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A special liquid solution that contains barium, which is highly visible on x-ray film. The patient drinks the solution, waits for a period of time, and then has x-rays taken of the intestines.
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Upper GI series. X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The patient swallows barium first. Barium makes the organs show up on x-rays.
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upper GI series.
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a liquid suspension of barium sulphate which, when drunk, enables X-ray pictures to be taken of the gullet and stomach. It can be followed through into the small intestine with further pictures.
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