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upper GI series
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upper GI series
n.
A radiologic study in which barium sulfate is swallowed, providing an image of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Also called barium swallow.


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The patient gave a history of having been treated by another physician for gastric distress and the possibility that he might need an upper gastrointestinal series or a small bowel follow-through to further evaluate his symptoms.
An upper gastrointestinal series showed dysmotility without definite reflux.
Quantitative immunoglobulins were normal; an upper gastrointestinal series and computerized tomographic scan of the abdomen showed no abnormalities.
 
 
 
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