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What is Upper GI and small bowel series?

An upper GI and small bowel series is a set of x-rays taken to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. These x-rays are taken after the patient has swallowed barium, which shows up on x-rays. See also barium enema (lower GI series).

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GI series; Barium swallow x-ray; Upper GI series

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