Upper GI Series

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Upper gastrointestinal series
Upper GI series, also upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract radiography, is a radiologic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. It consists of a series of X-ray images of the esophagusstomach and duodenum. The most common use for this medical testing is to look for signs of ulcersacid reflux disease, uncontrollable vomiting, or unexplained blood in the stools (hematochezia or positive fecal occult blood).
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Upper GI series
Upper GI series n. A radiologic study in which barium sulfate is swallowed, providing an image of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the [more]Upper GI series - Community and Resources


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Upper GI series
A series of x-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine (upper gastrointestinal, or GI, tract) that are taken after the patient drinks a barium solution. (Barium is a white, chalky substance that outlines the organs on the x-ray.)

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upper GI series
A series of x-rays of the upper digestive (gastrointestinal, or GI) system that are taken after a person drinks a barium solution, which outlines the digestive organs on the x-rays.

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