| upper GI series |
(also called barium x-rays), A series of x-rays of the esophagus and stomach taken as the patient swallows a drink containing barium, a material that is visible on the x-rays.
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| upper GI series |
X-ray examination of the upper digestive system, oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. The patient drink a barium solution and x-ray-pictures are taken wher the outline of these organs are seen. Upper endoscopy is nowadays used primarily, and x-ray-examination is done only under special circumstansies, for example if the patient cannot swallow the endoscope.
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| upper GI series |
X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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| upper GI series |
Method of radiographic visualization of stomach and upper small bowel by means of ingested radiopaque matter.
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| upper extremity |
Having to do with the upper part of the body. In reference to amputees with arm or shoulder amputations.
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