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barium swallow

 A series of x-rays of the esophagus. The x-ray pictures are taken after the person drinks a solution that contains barium. The barium coats and outlines the esophagus on the x-ray. Also called esophagram and upper GI series.

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Barium swallow; shows barium liquid flowing through the esophagus and into the stomach.




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