A series of radiographic images taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed is a(n)

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A series of radiographic images taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed is called an upper GI (gastrointestinal) series. This test helps to identify any abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers, tumors or other issues affecting the digestive system. A barium enema is an X-ray imaging test of the large intestine, while an endoscopic ultrasound involves using a small camera at the end of a flexible tube to examine the digestive tract. Helicobacter pylori antibodies test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies against this bacterium in the blood.

A Series of Radiographic Images Taken of the Stomach and Duodenum