An upper gastrointestinal series, also called a barium swallow, barium study, or barium meal, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal...

barium enema usually refers to a lower gastrointestinal series, although enteroclysis (an upper gastrointestinal series) is often called a small bowel barium...

is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive...

A gastrointestinal series, also called a GI series, is a radiologic examination of the upper and/or lower gastrointestinal tract. Upper GI series Lower...

barium enema usually refers to a lower gastrointestinal series, although enteroclysis (an upper gastrointestinal series) is often called a small bowel barium...

lavage) is sometimes used to confirm levels of bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract. It may play a role in the evaluation of hematemesis. It can...

and Crohn's disease. Endoscopy, a type of X-ray known as an upper gastrointestinal series, blood tests, and stool tests may help with diagnosis. The symptoms...

in serosa. This makes it distinct from many other structures in the gastrointestinal tract that only have a serosa. In early embryogenesis, the esophagus...

department. LGIB accounts for 30–40% of all gastrointestinal bleeding and is less common than upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). It is estimated that UGIB...

patients can usually resume their normal daily activities. Upper gastrointestinal series and their fluoroscopic counterparts use x-rays to image the...

digestive system and its disorders. The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract, sometimes referred to as the GI tract, which includes the esophagus...

to rule out a lesion contributing to blood loss, along with an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy) to rule out oesophageal, stomach, and proximal...

upper gastrointestinal series that enable imaging of the pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine and lower gastrointestinal series for...

or gastrointestinal surgery, can be divided into upper GI surgery and lower GI surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery, often referred to as upper GI...

aspiration is mainly used to remove gastrointestinal secretions and swallowed air in patients with gastrointestinal obstructions. Nasogastric aspiration...

the gastrointestinal tract, anywhere from the mouth to the colon. Positive tests ("positive stool") may result from either upper gastrointestinal bleeding...

abdominal wall that provides an alternate exit for the contents of the gastrointestinal tract. When colectomy is performed as part of damage control surgery...

Nissen fundoplication Pyloromyotomy Schilling test Medical imaging Endoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Barium swallow Upper gastrointestinal series...

through the nose or mouth and used occasionally in the management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices (distended and fragile veins...

pelvic computed tomography (CT) scan with oral and IV contrast, upper gastrointestinal series (UGI), and, for equivocal cases, hypotonic duodenography. In...

Nissen fundoplication Pyloromyotomy Schilling test Medical imaging Endoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Barium swallow Upper gastrointestinal series...

gastrectomy--revival of a previously established surgical procedure". Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 15 (1): 219–28. doi:10.1007/s11605-010-1293-9. PMC 3023025...

undigested fat. However, a number of diseases of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract are characterized by fat malabsorption. Examples of such diseases...

of biliary colic with persistent pain in the upper right abdomen and commonly include gastrointestinal distress (dyspepsia). Some people following cholecystectomy...

surgery has been adopted by various surgical sub-specialties, including gastrointestinal surgery (including bariatric procedures for morbid obesity), gynecologic...

for Gastrointestinal, Endoscopy. (July 2005). "ASGE guideline: The role of ERCP in diseases of the biliary tract and the pancreas". Gastrointestinal Endoscopy...

The human gastrointestinal tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and is divided into the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. The...

system is maximally distended with fluid while keeping the fluid in the gastrointestinal system at a minimum. However, clear fluid and routine medication is...

stool tests to diagnose many conditions that caused by bleeding in the gastrointestinal system, including colorectal cancer or stomach cancer. The American...

pancreatitis. Due to the shared blood supply of organs in the proximal gastrointestinal system, surgical removal of the head of the pancreas also necessitates...