upper-GI study

A radiologic study in which a radiocontrast (e.g., a thick, barium-based substance) is ingested by the patient and images obtained from the upper-GI tract—oesophagus, stomach, duodenum.
Cons
Barium contrast is a viscid radiodense material, the use of which interferes with endoscopy and CTs.
Upper-GI study, types
Double contrast
Used to evaluate mucosal abnormalities of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum.
Single contrast
Used to identify gastric outlet obstruction, GORD/GERD, hiatal hernia, varices or cancer of oesophagus.
Water-soluble contrast
Used to identify anastomotic leaks or GI perforation.

单词	upper-gi study
释义	upper-GI study upper-GI study A radiologic study in which a radiocontrast (e.g., a thick, barium-based substance) is ingested by the patient and images obtained from the upper-GI tract—oesophagus, stomach, duodenum. Cons Barium contrast is a viscid radiodense material, the use of which interferes with endoscopy and CTs. Upper-GI study, types Double contrast Used to evaluate mucosal abnormalities of oesophagus, stomach, duodenum. Single contrast Used to identify gastric outlet obstruction, GORD/GERD, hiatal hernia, varices or cancer of oesophagus. Water-soluble contrast Used to identify anastomotic leaks or GI perforation.
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