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Bariummeal Stenosis Duodenum Aatresia Duodenum
Bariummeal Stenosis Duodenum Aatresia Duodenum
Normal vs Abnormal
DEFINTION
Suspected perforation
Pregnancy
ADVANTAGES vs DISADVANTAGES
Extremely safe
Slight chance of cancer
Noninvasive
In GENERAL from excessive exposure
to radiation
The results of the upper
GI series usually lead to
Occasionally allergy to
accurate evaluation
the flavoring added to
some brands of barium
Allergic reactions are
extremely rare
Slight chance that some
barium could be retained,
No radiation remains in a
and block the digestive
patient's body
system.
Rare side effects
TYPES
EROSIVE GASTRITIS
HIATUS HERNIA
GASTRITIS DIVERTICULUM
PYLORIC STENOSIS
DEUDENAL ULCER
SUMMARY
-BARIUM MEAL a type of x-ray fluoroscopy study of
gastroesophageal junction, stomach and duodenum
-Extremely SAFE